2018 TOP to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 80.4508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 67.5504.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9004 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.4338 to the December average rate of 79.2055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 80.4508 was up 14.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 70.3446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TOP to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 69.6555, compared to 73.3262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6707 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.7119 LKR (High: 78.6371 / Low: 74.9252). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8824 LKR (High: 69.9275 / Low: 69.0451).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7755 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 79.2055) against the same month in 2017 (average: 66.9531), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2524 (+18.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.5931 | 67.5504 | 68.4338 |
| February | 70.3664 | 69.4256 | 69.9347 |
| March | 70.5614 | 69.6582 | 70.0147 |
| April | 71.4325 | 69.4630 | 70.2539 |
| May | 71.2474 | 68.7046 | 69.7237 |
| June | 70.2343 | 68.6393 | 69.5724 |
| July | 69.2541 | 67.8176 | 68.7969 |
| August | 69.9275 | 69.0451 | 69.3790 |
| September | 73.3731 | 69.9275 | 71.4601 |
| October | 76.0051 | 73.1595 | 74.3035 |
| November | 78.6371 | 74.9252 | 76.8122 |
| December | 80.4508 | 77.9409 | 79.2055 |