2018 MAD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.1640 LKR

YEARLY LOW

16.3886 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.3058 LKR

2018 MAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 19.1640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 16.3886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7754 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6196 to the December average rate of 18.9081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.1640 was up 16.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.4672, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,820 LKR

2017 Average 78,632 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 81,943 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,876.84 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.1370

16.3907

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 16.8132, compared to 17.7985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.9324 LKR (High: 18.0560 / Low: 17.1236). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2278 LKR (High: 17.0732 / Low: 16.8454).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9324

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1962 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1962

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 18.9081) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.2577), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6504 (+16.30%).

2018 Avg (December) 18.9081

2017 Avg (December) 16.2577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.8127	16.3886	16.6196
February	16.9870	16.6815	16.8483
March	17.0950	16.8103	16.9495
April	17.0732	16.8454	16.9580
May	16.9674	16.5180	16.7618
June	16.9265	16.5728	16.7417
July	16.9457	16.6551	16.8382
August	17.2037	16.7277	16.9052
September	18.0560	17.1236	17.5541
October	18.2905	17.8986	18.0589
November	18.9429	18.0631	18.5262
December	19.1640	18.7072	18.9081