2018 MDL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.7759 LKR

YEARLY LOW

8.9682 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6671 LKR

2018 MDL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 10.7759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8.9682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8077 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0734 to the December average rate of 10.5024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.7759 was up 19.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.9860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,879 LKR

2017 Average 41,459 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 44,841 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,038.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.6453

8.9304

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 9.3571, compared to 9.9770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3571

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.4202 LKR (High: 10.4787 / Low: 10.0585). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1248 LKR (High: 9.5364 / Low: 9.4116).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4202

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1248

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0438 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 10.5024) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.9171), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5853 (+17.78%).

2018 Avg (December) 10.5024

2017 Avg (December) 8.9171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.2287	8.9682	9.0734
February	9.4108	9.1516	9.2866
March	9.4678	9.2805	9.3952
April	9.5364	9.4116	9.4976
May	9.5648	9.2969	9.4669
June	9.5397	9.3245	9.4230
July	9.6364	9.3585	9.5308
August	9.6936	9.5543	9.6383
September	10.0500	9.6400	9.8236
October	10.2398	9.9766	10.0687
November	10.4787	10.0585	10.2984
December	10.7759	10.3571	10.5024