YEARLY HIGH
6.6813 LKR
YEARLY LOW
5.3115 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9759 LKR

2018 UAH to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 6.6813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 5.3115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3698 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3993 to the December average rate of 6.5014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.6813 was up 10.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.0211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,406 LKR
2017 Average 28,678 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 26,558 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,848.84 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.6117
5.2891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 5.8472, compared to 6.1046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3616 LKR (High: 6.4750 / Low: 6.1134). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0732 LKR (High: 6.0642 / Low: 5.9910).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3616
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2118 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 6.5014) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.5620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9395 (+16.89%).

2018 Avg (December) 6.5014
2017 Avg (December) 5.5620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5404 5.3115 5.3993
February 5.8059 5.5370 5.7045
March 5.9961 5.7532 5.9186
April 6.0236 5.8557 5.9713
May 6.0642 5.9910 6.0304
June 6.1312 6.0017 6.0592
July 6.0979 5.9436 6.0374
August 5.9292 5.7028 5.8256
September 6.0174 5.6858 5.8560
October 6.2139 5.9900 6.0964
November 6.4750 6.1134 6.3108
December 6.6813 6.3355 6.5014