2018 SGD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SGD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SGD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 134.3113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 114.4969.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.8144 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.3453 to the December average rate of 131.5502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 134.3113 was up 17.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 114.7167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SGD 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 117.7572, compared to 123.0344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2772 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 6.4742 LKR (High: 123.9808 / Low: 117.5065). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2728 LKR (High: 119.4157 / Low: 118.1428).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0490 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 131.5502) against the same month in 2017 (average: 113.7871), the exchange rate shifted by +17.7630 (+15.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 117.6275 | 114.4969 | 116.3453 |
| February | 118.4520 | 115.9442 | 117.3162 |
| March | 119.2421 | 117.2680 | 118.3605 |
| April | 119.4157 | 118.1428 | 118.7099 |
| May | 118.7185 | 117.0717 | 117.8997 |
| June | 119.6419 | 115.6736 | 117.9114 |
| July | 117.5982 | 115.5516 | 116.8624 |
| August | 118.2973 | 116.0702 | 117.0998 |
| September | 123.9808 | 117.5065 | 120.4124 |
| October | 126.3263 | 122.6544 | 124.1307 |
| November | 131.1764 | 124.8624 | 128.1509 |
| December | 134.3113 | 130.1779 | 131.5502 |