2018 PEN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.3750 LKR

YEARLY LOW

47.0724 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.4218 LKR

2018 PEN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 54.3750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 47.0724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3026 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.8140 to the December average rate of 53.6065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 54.3750 was up 13.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.7300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 271,875 LKR

2017 Average 233,839 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 235,362 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,513.05 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

54.2009

47.0680

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 48.0988, compared to 50.7447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.0988

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.7447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.7633 LKR (High: 51.3802 / Low: 48.6169). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6354 LKR (High: 48.9534 / Low: 48.3180).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.7633

June Spread (Stable) ±0.6354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1515 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 53.6065) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.2102), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3963 (+13.55%).

2018 Avg (December) 53.6065

2017 Avg (December) 47.2102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.0662	47.3019	47.8140
February	48.0042	47.0724	47.6624
March	48.5051	47.5211	47.8976
April	48.7593	47.8614	48.3657
May	48.6104	47.8800	48.2449
June	48.9534	48.3180	48.6083
July	48.9155	48.0711	48.6155
August	48.9714	48.2779	48.7222
September	51.3802	48.6169	49.8940
October	51.9898	50.8764	51.3980
November	53.3372	51.0760	52.2321
December	54.3750	52.8276	53.6065