2018 LKR to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6940 VUV

YEARLY LOW

0.6054 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6653 VUV

2018 LKR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.6940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.6054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0886 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6845 to the December average rate of 0.6146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6940 was down 6.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7454, 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 3,470 VUV

2017 Average 3,507 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 3,027 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 443.04 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6914

0.6076

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to VUV 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 0.6793, compared to 0.6512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6793

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0334 VUV (High: 0.6471 / Low: 0.6137). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 VUV (High: 0.6801 / Low: 0.6715).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.6845) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7262), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0418 (-5.75%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.6845

2017 Avg (January) 0.7262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6940	0.6699	0.6845
February	0.6881	0.6684	0.6778
March	0.6840	0.6722	0.6773
April	0.6853	0.6714	0.6777
May	0.6893	0.6771	0.6820
June	0.6871	0.6685	0.6764
July	0.6873	0.6773	0.6816
August	0.6801	0.6715	0.6768
September	0.6715	0.6400	0.6574
October	0.6559	0.6367	0.6483
November	0.6471	0.6137	0.6288
December	0.6204	0.6054	0.6146