2018 PYG to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0310 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0270 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0283 LKR

2018 PYG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.0270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0272 to the December average rate of 0.0304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0310 was up 10.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 155 LKR

2017 Average 135 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 135 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0308

0.0269

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0279, compared to 0.0288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0279

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0016 LKR (High: 0.0304 / Low: 0.0287). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.0279 / Low: 0.0276).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+12.43%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0304

2017 Avg (December) 0.0271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0275	0.0270	0.0272
February	0.0279	0.0272	0.0277
March	0.0285	0.0279	0.0282
April	0.0284	0.0279	0.0282
May	0.0285	0.0276	0.0280
June	0.0282	0.0276	0.0279
July	0.0280	0.0277	0.0279
August	0.0279	0.0276	0.0278
September	0.0288	0.0276	0.0282
October	0.0291	0.0286	0.0288
November	0.0304	0.0287	0.0297
December	0.0310	0.0302	0.0304