2018 VEF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.4767 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0006 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7249 LKR

2018 VEF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 15.4767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.0006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4761 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2214 to the December average rate of 0.0007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.4767 was up 0.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.4486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,384 LKR

2017 Average 75,496 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 3 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,380.43 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.7435

-1.5214

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 3.4489, compared to 0.0009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4489

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 15.4714 LKR (High: 15.4767 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 0.0007 / Low: 0.0007).

February Spread (Volatile) ±15.4714

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 9.7613 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 5.4602) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.1196), the exchange rate shifted by -9.6594 (-63.89%).

2018 Avg (February) 5.4602

2017 Avg (February) 15.1196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.4644	14.6665	15.2214
February	15.4767	0.0053	5.4602
March	0.0054	0.0039	0.0043
April	0.0039	0.0024	0.0033
May	0.0023	0.0020	0.0022
June	0.0020	0.0020	0.0020
July	0.0020	0.0015	0.0018
August	0.0015	0.0006	0.0010
September	0.0007	0.0007	0.0007
October	0.0007	0.0007	0.0007
November	0.0007	0.0007	0.0007
December	0.0007	0.0007	0.0007