YEARLY HIGH
53.2174 UZS
YEARLY LOW
45.5964 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.7972 UZS

2018 LKR to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 53.2174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 45.5964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6210 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.9683 to the December average rate of 46.1427, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.2174 was down 0.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 53.2719, 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 266,087 UZS
2017 Average 167,488 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 227,982 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,105.18 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

53.6509
45.4601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to UZS 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 51.8062, compared to 47.7882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.8062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.7882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.0342 UZS (High: 47.9182 / Low: 45.8840). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3879 UZS (High: 48.8550 / Low: 48.4671).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.0342
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3879

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.0401 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 52.9683) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.6048), the exchange rate shifted by +31.3635 (+145.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 52.9683
2017 Avg (January) 21.6048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.2174 52.4648 52.9683
February 53.0854 52.5908 52.9096
March 52.7967 52.1381 52.4129
April 52.3101 51.1254 51.7990
May 51.2440 50.5918 50.8937
June 50.6232 49.3750 49.8536
July 49.7894 48.7152 49.0693
August 48.8550 48.4671 48.6539
September 48.6017 47.6218 48.1099
October 48.2797 47.1678 47.8528
November 47.9182 45.8840 46.9007
December 46.5709 45.5964 46.1427