2018 TJS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.4230 LKR

YEARLY LOW

16.9054 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.7564 LKR

2018 TJS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 19.4230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 16.9054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5176 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4353 to the December average rate of 19.1410, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.4230 was up 1.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.1068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97,115 LKR

2017 Average 88,824 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 84,527 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,588.18 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.3525

16.8146

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 17.5619, compared to 17.9509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5619

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.8819 LKR (High: 19.1491 / Low: 18.2672). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1048 LKR (High: 17.4880 / Low: 17.3832).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8819

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1048

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3761 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 19.1410) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.3707), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7704 (+10.19%).

2018 Avg (December) 19.1410

2017 Avg (December) 17.3707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.4880	17.3832	17.4353
February	17.6434	17.4735	17.5501
March	17.7238	17.5627	17.6482
April	17.7610	17.5707	17.6430
May	17.7294	17.5404	17.5929
June	17.6340	17.2626	17.5021
July	17.3760	16.9054	17.1260
August	17.1380	16.9316	17.0261
September	17.9826	17.1380	17.5199
October	18.5324	17.9434	18.1819
November	19.1491	18.2672	18.7101
December	19.4230	18.9399	19.1410