2018 TTD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TTD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TTD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 26.9084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 22.6505.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2579 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.8277 to the December average rate of 26.6888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.9084 was up 17.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.9316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TTD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TTD 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 23.1634, compared to 25.0300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8665 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.2180 LKR (High: 26.7634 / Low: 25.5453). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2360 LKR (High: 23.4685 / Low: 23.2325).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 26.6888) against the same month in 2017 (average: 22.7638), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9250 (+17.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.0485 | 22.6505 | 22.8277 |
| February | 23.1342 | 22.7980 | 22.9738 |
| March | 23.2121 | 22.8204 | 23.0473 |
| April | 23.3057 | 22.7465 | 23.1185 |
| May | 23.4685 | 23.2325 | 23.4232 |
| June | 23.7338 | 23.4778 | 23.5902 |
| July | 23.7492 | 23.4689 | 23.6329 |
| August | 23.9615 | 23.6637 | 23.7946 |
| September | 25.1465 | 23.9615 | 24.4901 |
| October | 25.9138 | 24.8780 | 25.4081 |
| November | 26.7634 | 25.5453 | 26.1653 |
| December | 26.9084 | 26.4857 | 26.6888 |