2018 LYD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

131.4775 LKR

YEARLY LOW

112.8181 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

119.0940 LKR

2018 LYD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 131.4775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 112.8181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6594 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.3168 to the December average rate of 129.1047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 131.4775 was up 16.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 113.3095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 657,388 LKR

2017 Average 547,632 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 564,091 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,296.94 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

130.5835

112.8380

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 116.4645, compared to 121.7234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 116.4645

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 121.7234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 6.2929 LKR (High: 123.0690 / Low: 116.7761). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5207 LKR (High: 117.8689 / Low: 116.3482).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.2929

March Spread (Stable) ±1.5207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9643 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 129.1047) against the same month in 2017 (average: 112.2133), the exchange rate shifted by +16.8915 (+15.05%).

2018 Avg (December) 129.1047

2017 Avg (December) 112.2133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	116.0075	112.8181	114.3168
February	117.3950	115.6278	116.4542
March	117.8689	116.3482	117.1484
April	118.5385	116.7042	117.5408
May	117.9956	115.4384	116.5765
June	117.7393	115.4870	116.7503
July	116.8938	114.7879	116.0145
August	117.1858	114.7738	115.6410
September	123.0690	116.7761	119.4947
October	125.9655	122.0996	123.7989
November	129.0037	123.4552	126.2865
December	131.4775	127.8237	129.1047