YEARLY HIGH
0.0219 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0188 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0201 LKR

2018 UZS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UZS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0189 to the December average rate of 0.0217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0219 was down 53.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0471, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110 LKR
2017 Average 171 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 94 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.70 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0220
0.0186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UZS 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 0.0193, compared to 0.0209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0009 LKR (High: 0.0218 / Low: 0.0209). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0205).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0217) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0189), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+14.54%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0217
2017 Avg (December) 0.0189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0191 0.0188 0.0189
February 0.0190 0.0188 0.0189
March 0.0192 0.0189 0.0191
April 0.0196 0.0191 0.0193
May 0.0198 0.0195 0.0196
June 0.0203 0.0198 0.0201
July 0.0205 0.0201 0.0204
August 0.0206 0.0205 0.0206
September 0.0210 0.0206 0.0208
October 0.0212 0.0207 0.0209
November 0.0218 0.0209 0.0213
December 0.0219 0.0215 0.0217