2018 LKR to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0956 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.0746 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0814 SZL

2018 LKR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0209 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0793 to the December average rate of 0.0789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0956 was up 1.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0944, 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 478 SZL

2017 Average 437 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 373 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.59 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0907

0.0748

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SZL 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 0.0787, compared to 0.0841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0787

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0122 SZL (High: 0.0956 / Low: 0.0834). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 SZL (High: 0.0772 / Low: 0.0747).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0894) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+4.10%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0894

2017 Avg (September) 0.0859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0811	0.0772	0.0793
February	0.0788	0.0746	0.0765
March	0.0772	0.0747	0.0761
April	0.0791	0.0758	0.0774
May	0.0808	0.0778	0.0794
June	0.0872	0.0792	0.0834
July	0.0875	0.0821	0.0842
August	0.0909	0.0830	0.0875
September	0.0956	0.0834	0.0894
October	0.0875	0.0825	0.0848
November	0.0837	0.0762	0.0800
December	0.0803	0.0761	0.0789