YEARLY HIGH
0.0441 TTD
YEARLY LOW
0.0372 TTD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0416 TTD

2018 LKR to TTD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to TTD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 TTD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0438 to the December average rate of 0.0375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0441 was down 1.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0449, 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 221 TTD
2017 Average 221 TTD
Yearly Trough Low 186 TTD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.93 TTD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0444
0.0368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TTD 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 0.0432, compared to 0.0400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0020 TTD (High: 0.0417 / Low: 0.0398). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 TTD (High: 0.0430 / Low: 0.0426).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0438) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0448), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-2.18%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0438
2017 Avg (January) 0.0448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0441 0.0434 0.0438
February 0.0439 0.0432 0.0435
March 0.0438 0.0431 0.0434
April 0.0440 0.0429 0.0433
May 0.0430 0.0426 0.0427
June 0.0426 0.0421 0.0424
July 0.0426 0.0421 0.0423
August 0.0423 0.0417 0.0420
September 0.0417 0.0398 0.0408
October 0.0402 0.0386 0.0394
November 0.0391 0.0374 0.0382
December 0.0378 0.0372 0.0375