YEARLY HIGH
20.4882 LKR
YEARLY LOW
17.3891 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.6912 LKR

2018 SEK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 20.4882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 17.3891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0991 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1147 to the December average rate of 19.9561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.4882 was up 6.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.3286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 102,441 LKR
2017 Average 89,425 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 86,946 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,495.32 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.1844
17.4442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 18.6335, compared to 18.7489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.6335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.7489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.5747 LKR (High: 19.2375 / Low: 17.6628). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4728 LKR (High: 19.0888 / Low: 18.6160).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5747
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4728

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 0.4287 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 19.9561) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.2801), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6759 (+9.17%).

2018 Avg (December) 19.9561
2017 Avg (December) 18.2801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.5336 18.6634 19.1147
February 19.6532 18.7003 19.2444
March 19.0888 18.6160 18.8895
April 18.7225 18.0411 18.4608
May 18.3630 17.6140 18.0391
June 18.5567 17.5235 18.0527
July 18.2523 17.6466 18.0468
August 18.1131 17.3891 17.6726
September 19.2375 17.6628 18.4360
October 19.1766 18.6981 18.9332
November 19.8737 18.9688 19.4488
December 20.4882 19.6838 19.9561