YEARLY HIGH
9.3156 LKR
YEARLY LOW
7.6531 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4543 LKR

2018 MXN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 9.3156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 7.6531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6624 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1344 to the December average rate of 8.9824, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.3156 was up 5.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.7896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 465,778 LKR
2017 Average 404,417 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 382,656 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,121.71 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.0962
7.7304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 8.2070, compared to 8.7016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.7236 LKR (High: 9.0779 / Low: 8.3543). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2275 LKR (High: 8.4074 / Low: 8.1799).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7236
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4249 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 8.9824) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.9712), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0112 (+12.69%).

2018 Avg (December) 8.9824
2017 Avg (December) 7.9712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3175 7.7901 8.1344
February 8.4074 8.1799 8.3070
March 8.5706 8.2161 8.3729
April 8.6692 8.2745 8.5043
May 8.3400 7.9067 8.0794
June 8.0168 7.6531 7.8442
July 8.6087 7.9226 8.3846
August 8.6522 8.3489 8.5058
September 9.0779 8.3543 8.6933
October 9.1104 8.6134 8.9314
November 8.8786 8.5509 8.7122
December 9.3156 8.7272 8.9824