2018 RON to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.0689 LKR

YEARLY LOW

38.9482 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.1931 LKR

2018 RON to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 45.0689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 38.9482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1206 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.3327 to the December average rate of 44.1327, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 45.0689 was up 12.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.0926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 225,344 LKR

2017 Average 188,548 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 194,741 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,603.19 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

44.5653

39.3739

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 40.6256, compared to 41.7607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.6256

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.7607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.3491 LKR (High: 42.7083 / Low: 40.3592). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7346 LKR (High: 42.5026 / Low: 41.7679).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.3491

October Spread (Stable) ±0.7346

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 0.9380 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 44.1327) against the same month in 2017 (average: 39.1202), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0125 (+12.81%).

2018 Avg (December) 44.1327

2017 Avg (December) 39.1202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.0880	39.3929	40.3327
February	41.5177	40.5532	41.0684
March	41.7749	40.8489	41.1858
April	41.6597	40.8060	41.1492
May	40.9672	39.2365	40.2112
June	40.3989	39.2780	39.8065
July	40.5439	39.4882	40.0421
August	40.7705	38.9482	39.8343
September	42.7083	40.3592	41.4209
October	42.5026	41.7679	42.1576
November	43.9312	41.9199	42.9764
December	45.0689	43.5913	44.1327