2018 SRD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

24.5426 LKR

YEARLY LOW

20.4981 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.7751 LKR

2018 SRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 24.5426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 20.4981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0445 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.6096 to the December average rate of 24.1832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.5426 was up 18.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.7748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 122,713 LKR

2017 Average 101,823 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 102,490 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,222.46 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24.5406

20.2523

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 20.9231, compared to 22.6271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.9231

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.6271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.0928 LKR (High: 24.1834 / Low: 23.0906). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0999 LKR (High: 21.1895 / Low: 21.0896).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0928

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0999

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 24.1832) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.5479), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6354 (+17.69%).

2018 Avg (December) 24.1832

2017 Avg (December) 20.5479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.7249	20.4981	20.6096
February	20.8481	20.6396	20.7346
March	20.9222	20.7423	20.8446
April	21.1460	20.7487	20.9195
May	21.1895	21.0896	21.1430
June	21.4247	21.1951	21.2874
July	21.5959	21.1824	21.3550
August	21.6640	21.3906	21.4941
September	22.7315	21.6640	22.1388
October	23.4681	22.6653	22.9643
November	24.1834	23.0906	23.6272
December	24.5426	23.9375	24.1832