2018 SZL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.3965 LKR

YEARLY LOW

10.4641 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3204 LKR

2018 SZL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 13.3965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 10.4641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9325 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6083 to the December average rate of 12.6710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.3965 was up 7.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.4696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,983 LKR

2017 Average 57,324 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 52,320 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,662.31 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.3329

11.0161

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 12.7227, compared to 11.9181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.5266 LKR (High: 11.9907 / Low: 10.4641). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4299 LKR (High: 13.3838 / Low: 12.9539).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5266

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5916 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 13.0764) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.4377), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6386 (+14.33%).

2018 Avg (February) 13.0764

2017 Avg (February) 11.4377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9617	12.3285	12.6083
February	13.3965	12.6952	13.0764
March	13.3838	12.9539	13.1398
April	13.1993	12.6378	12.9219
May	12.8586	12.3730	12.5907
June	12.6200	11.4639	11.9991
July	12.1782	11.4269	11.8781
August	12.0471	10.9985	11.4469
September	11.9907	10.4641	11.2092
October	12.1228	11.4283	11.7954
November	13.1148	11.9454	12.5081
December	13.1323	12.4537	12.6710