2018 LKR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

133.7770 STD

YEARLY LOW

115.0065 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

127.3600 STD

2018 LKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 133.7770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 115.0065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7705 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.3309 to the December average rate of 116.7221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 133.7770 was down 15.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 157.4126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 668,885 STD

2017 Average 712,735 STD

Yearly Trough Low 575,032 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,852.56 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

133.6766

115.1808

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 129.7082, compared to 125.0118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.7082

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.0118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 6.1183 STD (High: 130.2877 / Low: 124.1694). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4773 STD (High: 128.4048 / Low: 126.9275).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.1183

April Spread (Stable) ±1.4773

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.3380 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 131.1909) against the same month in 2017 (average: 145.6110), the exchange rate shifted by -14.4201 (-9.90%).

2018 Avg (May) 131.1909

2017 Avg (May) 145.6110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	133.3992	128.4037	131.3309
February	129.7910	126.9558	128.1997
March	128.7933	126.8518	127.7696
April	128.4048	126.9275	127.6227
May	133.7770	128.8827	131.1909
June	133.6497	130.3229	132.1353
July	133.1484	131.0878	131.8051
August	131.8350	130.2877	131.3129
September	130.2877	124.1694	127.5397
October	124.6106	120.2718	123.2017
November	122.2380	116.7143	119.4894
December	117.9136	115.0065	116.7221