2018 MVR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.8447 LKR

YEARLY LOW

9.9206 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.5229 LKR

2018 MVR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 11.8447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 9.9206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9241 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9827 to the December average rate of 11.6701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.8447 was up 9.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.8343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,223 LKR

2017 Average 49,398 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 49,603 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,620.57 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.8389

9.8140

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 10.1152, compared to 10.9306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1152

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.5577 LKR (High: 11.0085 / Low: 10.4509). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0620 LKR (High: 10.0707 / Low: 10.0088).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5577

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0620

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 11.6701) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.9438), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7263 (+17.36%).

2018 Avg (December) 11.6701

2017 Avg (December) 9.9438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.0367	9.9206	9.9827
February	10.0707	10.0088	10.0314
March	10.1129	10.0260	10.0759
April	10.2146	9.9937	10.1261
May	10.2294	10.1274	10.1839
June	10.3830	10.2192	10.2915
July	10.3864	10.2655	10.3226
August	10.4509	10.3524	10.3849
September	11.0085	10.4509	10.7058
October	11.3285	10.9693	11.0978
November	11.6662	11.1397	11.4021
December	11.8447	11.5550	11.6701