2018 MWK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2482 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1997 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2227 LKR

2018 MWK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.2482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.1997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0484 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2120 to the December average rate of 0.2411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2482 was up 16.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,241 LKR

2017 Average 1,051 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 999 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 242.19 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2455

0.2090

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.2144, compared to 0.2310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2144

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0230 LKR (High: 0.2227 / Low: 0.1997). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 LKR (High: 0.2147 / Low: 0.2124).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2424) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0307 (+14.50%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2424

2017 Avg (November) 0.2117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2138	0.2111	0.2120
February	0.2147	0.2124	0.2134
March	0.2160	0.2136	0.2147
April	0.2186	0.2135	0.2153
May	0.2198	0.2107	0.2189
June	0.2227	0.1997	0.2120
July	0.2203	0.2176	0.2193
August	0.2222	0.2196	0.2206
September	0.2332	0.2221	0.2271
October	0.2407	0.2324	0.2356
November	0.2482	0.2368	0.2424
December	0.2467	0.2295	0.2411