2018 LKR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0950 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0743 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0815 ZAR

2018 LKR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0793 to the December average rate of 0.0792, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0950 was up 0.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0943, 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 475 ZAR

2017 Average 436 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 372 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.55 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0907

0.0748

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ZAR 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 0.0787, compared to 0.0842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0787

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0118 ZAR (High: 0.0950 / Low: 0.0833). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 ZAR (High: 0.0771 / Low: 0.0746).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0893) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+3.92%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0893

2017 Avg (September) 0.0860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0811	0.0771	0.0793
February	0.0787	0.0743	0.0763
March	0.0771	0.0746	0.0761
April	0.0791	0.0759	0.0775
May	0.0810	0.0775	0.0794
June	0.0876	0.0792	0.0836
July	0.0875	0.0821	0.0841
August	0.0913	0.0829	0.0877
September	0.0950	0.0833	0.0893
October	0.0873	0.0824	0.0849
November	0.0833	0.0761	0.0800
December	0.0808	0.0765	0.0792