2018 RSD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7741 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.5401 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6213 LKR

2018 RSD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.7741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.5401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2340 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5818 to the December average rate of 1.7350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7741 was up 14.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5562, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,871 LKR

2017 Average 7,112 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,701 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,170.05 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7518

1.5497

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 1.5993, compared to 1.6434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5993

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0999 LKR (High: 1.6820 / Low: 1.5821). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 LKR (High: 1.6374 / Low: 1.6145).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0999

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

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 0.0427 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.7350) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2097 (+13.75%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.7350

2017 Avg (December) 1.5252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6096	1.5451	1.5818
February	1.6368	1.5931	1.6159
March	1.6374	1.6145	1.6241
April	1.6397	1.6108	1.6224
May	1.6151	1.5438	1.5797
June	1.5961	1.5513	1.5720
July	1.5895	1.5611	1.5777
August	1.5976	1.5401	1.5665
September	1.6820	1.5821	1.6264
October	1.6766	1.6439	1.6612
November	1.7320	1.6499	1.6934
December	1.7741	1.7152	1.7350