2018 PGK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.1960 LKR

YEARLY LOW

47.4710 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.4136 LKR

2018 PGK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 54.1960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 47.4710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7250 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.7143 to the December average rate of 53.5726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 54.1960 was up 11.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.7973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 270,980 LKR

2017 Average 239,004 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 237,355 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,625.24 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

54.1585

47.1285

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 48.2015, compared to 50.6257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.2015

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.6257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.4800 LKR (High: 51.1085 / Low: 48.6285). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4942 LKR (High: 48.7423 / Low: 48.2481).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.4800

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4942

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1596 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 53.5726) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.6156), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9571 (+12.51%).

2018 Avg (December) 53.5726

2017 Avg (December) 47.6156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.0953	47.4710	47.7143
February	48.6286	47.7048	48.1368
March	48.7296	47.9672	48.2880
April	48.4960	47.6583	48.1284
May	48.5974	47.9817	48.3590
June	49.1152	47.7950	48.5822
July	48.6332	48.1196	48.4405
August	48.7423	48.2481	48.4428
September	51.1085	48.6285	49.6874
October	52.1982	50.5405	51.1259
November	53.5595	51.3294	52.4850
December	54.1960	52.9821	53.5726