2018 TWD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TWD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TWD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 5.9867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.1415.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8451 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2260 to the December average rate of 5.8612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.9867 was up 15.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.1682, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TWD 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 5.2908, compared to 5.4915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2007 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3147 LKR (High: 5.5654 / Low: 5.2507). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0698 LKR (High: 5.3632 / Low: 5.2934).
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 0.0700 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.8612) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.1140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7472 (+14.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2879 | 5.1415 | 5.2260 |
| February | 5.3619 | 5.2518 | 5.2938 |
| March | 5.3693 | 5.2916 | 5.3324 |
| April | 5.3632 | 5.2934 | 5.3176 |
| May | 5.3228 | 5.2501 | 5.2896 |
| June | 5.3556 | 5.1750 | 5.2853 |
| July | 5.2506 | 5.1781 | 5.2153 |
| August | 5.2700 | 5.1918 | 5.2241 |
| September | 5.5654 | 5.2507 | 5.3793 |
| October | 5.6560 | 5.4860 | 5.5442 |
| November | 5.8547 | 5.5936 | 5.7248 |
| December | 5.9867 | 5.7710 | 5.8612 |