2018 PLN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.9277 LKR

YEARLY LOW

41.8758 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.0049 LKR

2018 PLN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 48.9277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 41.8758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0519 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.0921 to the December average rate of 47.8297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 48.9277 was up 11.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 44.0171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 978,553 LKR

2017 Average 810,365 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 837,516 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,037.64 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.3057

42.5928

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 44.8300, compared to 45.1798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.8300

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.1798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 3.0253 LKR (High: 46.4137 / Low: 43.3884). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8003 LKR (High: 46.0198 / Low: 45.2195).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.0253

March Spread (Stable) ±0.8003

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.1811 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 47.8297) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.1801), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6496 (+10.77%).

2018 Avg (December) 47.8297

2017 Avg (December) 43.1801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.2390	43.7542	45.0921
February	46.6813	45.1497	45.8755
March	46.0198	45.2195	45.6094
April	46.5179	44.9827	45.7383
May	44.4066	42.0614	43.5572
June	44.0865	41.9555	43.1078
July	43.7405	41.8758	43.0689
August	44.0782	42.0396	43.1718
September	46.4137	43.3884	44.7331
October	46.1397	45.3193	45.6916
November	47.7504	45.5040	46.5835
December	48.9277	47.2023	47.8297