2018 LSL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.4467 LKR

YEARLY LOW

10.4640 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3285 LKR

2018 LSL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 13.4467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 10.4640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9827 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6198 to the December average rate of 12.6478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.4467 was up 7.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.4766, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 67,233 LKR

2017 Average 57,329 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 52,320 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,913.49 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.3217

11.0179

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to LKR 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 12.7255, compared to 11.9314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7255

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.5426 LKR (High: 12.0066 / Low: 10.4640). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4002 LKR (High: 13.3861 / Low: 12.9860).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5426

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5853 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 13.0876) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.4312), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6564 (+14.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 13.0876

2017 Avg (February) 11.4312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9913	12.3358	12.6198
February	13.4467	12.7004	13.0876
March	13.3861	12.9860	13.1298
April	13.1735	12.6490	12.9178
May	12.8535	12.3908	12.5917
June	12.6246	11.4542	12.0065
July	12.1829	11.4221	11.8787
August	12.0874	11.0524	11.5529
September	12.0066	10.4640	11.2099
October	12.1122	11.4283	11.7885
November	13.1246	11.9680	12.5106
December	13.1113	12.4537	12.6478