2018 NPR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6389 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.3953 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4860 LKR

2018 NPR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.6389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 1.3953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2436 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5104 to the December average rate of 1.5958, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6389 was up 8.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,194 LKR

2017 Average 7,323 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,976 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,218.08 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6122

1.4157

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.4877, compared to 1.4843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4877

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1383 LKR (High: 1.6045 / Low: 1.4661). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 LKR (High: 1.5043 / Low: 1.4870).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1383

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0245 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.5958) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1054 (+7.08%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.5958

2017 Avg (December) 1.4904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5193	1.5006	1.5104
February	1.5149	1.4871	1.5034
March	1.5043	1.4870	1.4962
April	1.4990	1.4704	1.4870
May	1.4845	1.4471	1.4625
June	1.4817	1.4393	1.4663
July	1.4607	1.4385	1.4494
August	1.4569	1.4225	1.4405
September	1.4643	1.3953	1.4320
October	1.4785	1.4337	1.4543
November	1.6045	1.4661	1.5335
December	1.6389	1.5577	1.5958