2018 MYR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

44.2924 LKR

YEARLY LOW

37.7062 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.2470 LKR

2018 MYR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 44.2924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 37.7062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5862 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.8829 to the December average rate of 43.2296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.2924 was up 17.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.8564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 885,848 LKR

2017 Average 709,882 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 754,124 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,724.04 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.6642

38.4483

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 39.6739, compared to 40.8201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.6739

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.8201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.0113 LKR (High: 40.9935 / Low: 38.9822). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2132 LKR (High: 39.2514 / Low: 39.0382).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.0113

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4241 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 43.2296) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.5672), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6624 (+15.07%).

2018 Avg (December) 43.2296

2017 Avg (December) 37.5672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.6718	37.7062	38.8829
February	40.0187	39.0148	39.5754
March	40.3906	39.4705	39.8727
April	40.2952	40.0547	40.1861
May	40.3025	39.0138	39.7643
June	40.0667	39.1506	39.7616
July	39.6364	39.0302	39.3375
August	39.2514	39.0382	39.1609
September	40.9935	38.9822	39.8923
October	41.8270	40.8304	41.1752
November	43.0402	41.1590	42.1253
December	44.2924	42.8479	43.2296