2018 LKR to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0148 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0124 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0140 TOP

2018 LKR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0146 to the December average rate of 0.0126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0148 was down 5.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0156, 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 74 TOP

2017 Average 74 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 62 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.87 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0148

0.0124

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TOP 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 0.0144, compared to 0.0137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0144

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0007 TOP (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 TOP (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0143).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0146) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0153), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-4.79%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0146

2017 Avg (January) 0.0153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0148	0.0144	0.0146
February	0.0144	0.0142	0.0143
March	0.0144	0.0142	0.0143
April	0.0144	0.0140	0.0142
May	0.0146	0.0140	0.0143
June	0.0146	0.0142	0.0144
July	0.0147	0.0144	0.0145
August	0.0145	0.0143	0.0144
September	0.0143	0.0136	0.0140
October	0.0137	0.0132	0.0135
November	0.0133	0.0127	0.0130
December	0.0128	0.0124	0.0126