2018 RUB to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7828 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.3023 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5927 LKR

2018 RUB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.7828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 2.3023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4805 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7139 to the December average rate of 2.6683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7828 was up 1.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,914 LKR

2017 Average 13,079 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 11,512 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,402.51 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7558

2.3838

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 2.6336, compared to 2.5518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6336

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2812 LKR (High: 2.5836 / Low: 2.3023). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0498 LKR (High: 2.7472 / Low: 2.6975).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2812

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0498

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1516 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.7234) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1385 (+5.36%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.7234

2017 Avg (February) 2.5850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7486	2.6578	2.7139
February	2.7828	2.6449	2.7234
March	2.7472	2.6975	2.7248
April	2.7206	2.4686	2.5732
May	2.5818	2.4727	2.5335
June	2.5736	2.5058	2.5327
July	2.5758	2.4954	2.5341
August	2.5331	2.3575	2.4148
September	2.5836	2.3023	2.4444
October	2.6620	2.5439	2.6002
November	2.7243	2.5355	2.6488
December	2.7106	2.6173	2.6683