YEARLY HIGH
65.7335 LKR
YEARLY LOW
57.5675 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.7768 LKR

2018 TND to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TND to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 65.7335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 57.5675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1659 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.8920 to the December average rate of 61.3113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 65.7335 was down 2.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 67.5537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 328,667 LKR
2017 Average 316,696 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 287,838 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,829.55 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

65.4165
57.7741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TND 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 63.4600, compared to 60.0937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.4600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.0937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3.2340 LKR (High: 64.6669 / Low: 61.4329). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1724 LKR (High: 60.7728 / Low: 59.6004).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.2340
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1724

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.9929 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 64.7796) against the same month in 2017 (average: 66.2889), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5093 (-2.28%).

2018 Avg (March) 64.7796
2017 Avg (March) 66.2889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.4070 61.2579 62.8920
February 65.3783 63.6144 64.6496
March 65.7335 63.8938 64.7796
April 65.6222 63.2669 64.3535
May 64.6669 61.4329 62.6547
June 62.3234 60.1074 61.4306
July 60.9807 59.2358 60.4039
August 59.3537 57.5675 58.4110
September 61.1038 58.1190 59.4116
October 60.7728 59.6004 60.3199
November 61.7428 59.1951 60.7044
December 62.1382 60.1243 61.3113