2018 TRY to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.4352 LKR

YEARLY LOW

23.0498 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.4442 LKR

2018 TRY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 41.4352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 23.0498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3854 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.7747 to the December average rate of 33.9644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.4352 was down 7.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 44.9821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,071,761 LKR

2017 Average 2,093,535 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,152,490 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 919,270.69 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.3809

24.7094

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 38.3642, compared to 30.5242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.8401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.3642

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.5242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 8.9619 LKR (High: 32.0117 / Low: 23.0498). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8691 LKR (High: 41.1778 / Low: 40.3087).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.9619

January Spread (Stable) ±0.8691

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.1652 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 40.9082) against the same month in 2017 (average: 41.2481), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3399 (-0.82%).

2018 Avg (February) 40.9082

2017 Avg (February) 41.2481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.1778	40.3087	40.7747
February	41.4352	40.3706	40.9082
March	40.8441	38.8143	39.9952
April	39.3049	37.5533	38.4586
May	38.4640	33.2300	35.7037
June	35.5236	33.6535	34.3449
July	34.8163	32.4434	33.3891
August	32.0117	23.0498	27.2239
September	28.1873	24.3079	26.1821
October	31.7485	27.4900	29.4995
November	34.7606	31.4443	32.8860
December	34.7085	33.2254	33.9644

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