2018 LKR to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7133 YER

YEARLY LOW

1.3675 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5451 YER

2018 LKR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 1.7133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.3675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3458 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6278 to the December average rate of 1.3880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7133 was up 1.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6886, 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 8,567 YER

2017 Average 8,207 YER

Yearly Trough Low 6,837 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,729.22 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6517

1.3641

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to YER 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 1.6034, compared to 1.4869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6034

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.1111 YER (High: 1.7133 / Low: 1.6022). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 YER (High: 1.5891 / Low: 1.5821).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1111

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

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 0.0549 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.6142) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6490), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0348 (-2.11%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.6142

2017 Avg (March) 1.6490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6373	1.6194	1.6278
February	1.6238	1.6075	1.6165
March	1.7133	1.6022	1.6142
April	1.6155	1.5850	1.6021
May	1.5891	1.5821	1.5852
June	1.5814	1.5644	1.5745
July	1.5851	1.5649	1.5721
August	1.5690	1.5495	1.5616
September	1.5495	1.4767	1.5167
October	1.4807	1.4301	1.4618
November	1.4538	1.3881	1.4210
December	1.4023	1.3675	1.3880