2018 LKR to UYU Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2031 UYU

YEARLY LOW

0.1769 UYU

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1889 UYU

2018 LKR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 0.2031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0262 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1858 to the December average rate of 0.1787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2031 was up 3.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1957, 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 1,016 UYU

2017 Average 940 UYU

Yearly Trough Low 885 UYU

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.03 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2007

0.1767

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to UYU 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 0.1870, compared to 0.1908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1870

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0187 UYU (High: 0.1990 / Low: 0.1803). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 UYU (High: 0.1835 / Low: 0.1815).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1987) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1890), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+5.11%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1987

2017 Avg (September) 0.1890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1882	0.1841	0.1858
February	0.1868	0.1828	0.1843
March	0.1835	0.1815	0.1824
April	0.1828	0.1795	0.1812
May	0.1990	0.1803	0.1912
June	0.1997	0.1954	0.1973
July	0.1998	0.1915	0.1959
August	0.1994	0.1880	0.1947
September	0.2031	0.1935	0.1987
October	0.1955	0.1875	0.1921
November	0.1906	0.1794	0.1851
December	0.1802	0.1769	0.1787