2018 MGA to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0526 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0466 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0486 LKR

2018 MGA to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 0.0466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0474 to the December average rate of 0.0508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0526 was down 0.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 263 LKR

2017 Average 244 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 233 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.74 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0512

0.0469

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0483, compared to 0.0489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0483

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0039 LKR (High: 0.0526 / Low: 0.0487). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 LKR (High: 0.0487 / Low: 0.0481).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0508) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+6.99%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0508

2017 Avg (December) 0.0475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0480	0.0470	0.0474
February	0.0497	0.0478	0.0489
March	0.0505	0.0484	0.0494
April	0.0491	0.0478	0.0486
May	0.0490	0.0475	0.0485
June	0.0479	0.0466	0.0473
July	0.0487	0.0468	0.0476
August	0.0487	0.0481	0.0485
September	0.0499	0.0474	0.0485
October	0.0495	0.0480	0.0489
November	0.0496	0.0484	0.0490
December	0.0526	0.0487	0.0508