2018 NZD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 NZD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the NZD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 124.2377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 105.0410.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1967 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.5432 to the December average rate of 122.7245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 124.2377 was up 7.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 115.5615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
NZD to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 111.7792, compared to 112.9632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1840 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.7092 LKR (High: 123.3561 / Low: 114.6469). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0067 LKR (High: 114.0158 / Low: 112.0090).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.3124 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 122.7245) against the same month in 2017 (average: 106.7271), the exchange rate shifted by +15.9973 (+14.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 113.4852 | 108.5150 | 111.5432 |
| February | 114.7301 | 111.5532 | 113.1036 |
| March | 114.0158 | 112.0090 | 112.8966 |
| April | 114.8961 | 111.0485 | 113.0775 |
| May | 111.2303 | 108.5165 | 109.7650 |
| June | 112.1803 | 106.8862 | 110.2891 |
| July | 109.2581 | 106.1450 | 108.1421 |
| August | 108.3806 | 105.0410 | 106.8235 |
| September | 112.7625 | 105.7114 | 108.9468 |
| October | 114.1940 | 109.2240 | 111.7390 |
| November | 123.3561 | 114.6469 | 119.4034 |
| December | 124.2377 | 121.5556 | 122.7245 |