YEARLY HIGH
41.4352 LKR
YEARLY LOW
23.0498 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.4442 LKR

2018 TRY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 41.4352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 23.0498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3854 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.7747 to the December average rate of 33.9644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.4352 was down 7.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 44.9821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,071,761 LKR
2017 Average 2,093,535 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,152,490 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 919,270.69 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.3809
24.7094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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: JanтАУJun) was 38.3642, compared to 30.5242 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 7.8401 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 38.3642
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 30.5242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 8.9619 LKR (High: 32.0117 / Low: 23.0498). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8691 LKR (High: 41.1778 / Low: 40.3087).

August Spread (Volatile) ┬▒8.9619
January Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.8691

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.1652 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 40.9082) against the same month in 2017 (average: 41.2481), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3399 (-0.82%).

2018 Avg (February) 40.9082
2017 Avg (February) 41.2481

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Month High Low Average
January 41.1778 40.3087 40.7747
February 41.4352 40.3706 40.9082
March 40.8441 38.8143 39.9952
April 39.3049 37.5533 38.4586
May 38.4640 33.2300 35.7037
June 35.5236 33.6535 34.3449
July 34.8163 32.4434 33.3891
August 32.0117 23.0498 27.2239
September 28.1873 24.3079 26.1821
October 31.7485 27.4900 29.4995
November 34.7606 31.4443 32.8860
December 34.7085 33.2254 33.9644