2018 SDG to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SDG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SDG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 22.0333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 3.6059.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.4274 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.9283 to the December average rate of 3.7893, the exchange rate registered a net change of -82.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.0333 was down 7.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.7457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SDG to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.1060, compared to 6.7596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3464 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 13.4156 LKR (High: 21.9472 / Low: 8.5316). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0944 LKR (High: 8.7776 / Low: 8.6832).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 12.0173 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 21.9283) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.3033), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3750 (-5.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0333 | 21.8643 | 21.9283 |
| February | 21.9472 | 8.5316 | 9.9110 |
| March | 8.6766 | 8.5647 | 8.6080 |
| April | 8.7587 | 8.5573 | 8.6303 |
| May | 8.7776 | 8.6832 | 8.7412 |
| June | 8.8840 | 8.7448 | 8.8172 |
| July | 8.8858 | 8.7776 | 8.8436 |
| August | 8.9600 | 8.8572 | 8.8952 |
| September | 9.4048 | 8.9391 | 9.1604 |
| October | 9.4695 | 3.6180 | 6.1706 |
| November | 3.7871 | 3.6059 | 3.6982 |
| December | 3.8526 | 3.7498 | 3.7893 |