2018 VUV to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6518 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.4409 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5050 LKR

2018 VUV to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.6518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 1.4409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2109 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4612 to the December average rate of 1.6272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6518 was up 11.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4866, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,259 LKR

2017 Average 7,132 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,205 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,054.50 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6438

1.4446

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 1.4722, compared to 1.5378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4722

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0840 LKR (High: 1.6295 / Low: 1.5455). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 LKR (High: 1.4891 / Low: 1.4703).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0840

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.6272) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4323), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1949 (+13.61%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.6272

2017 Avg (December) 1.4323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4928	1.4409	1.4612
February	1.4962	1.4534	1.4755
March	1.4876	1.4620	1.4764
April	1.4894	1.4592	1.4757
May	1.4768	1.4507	1.4662
June	1.4959	1.4553	1.4785
July	1.4765	1.4549	1.4672
August	1.4891	1.4703	1.4774
September	1.5625	1.4891	1.5218
October	1.5707	1.5247	1.5426
November	1.6295	1.5455	1.5908
December	1.6518	1.6119	1.6272