2018 XAF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3207 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2770 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2923 LKR

2018 XAF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.2770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0437 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2860 to the December average rate of 0.3128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3207 was up 14.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,603 LKR

2017 Average 1,313 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,385 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.45 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3159

0.2790

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.2884, compared to 0.2962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0174 LKR (High: 0.3030 / Low: 0.2856). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 LKR (High: 0.2951 / Low: 0.2906).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3128) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2765), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0363 (+13.12%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3128

2017 Avg (December) 0.2765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2914	0.2796	0.2860
February	0.2950	0.2882	0.2915
March	0.2962	0.2901	0.2927
April	0.2951	0.2906	0.2923
May	0.2889	0.2779	0.2846
June	0.2874	0.2790	0.2830
July	0.2861	0.2807	0.2839
August	0.2881	0.2770	0.2820
September	0.3030	0.2856	0.2933
October	0.3023	0.2972	0.3000
November	0.3121	0.2976	0.3053
December	0.3207	0.3095	0.3128