2018 XDR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

255.3716 LKR

YEARLY LOW

218.0919 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

230.2415 LKR

2018 XDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 255.3716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 218.0919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.2797 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 221.1309 to the December average rate of 250.9110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 255.3716 was up 16.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 219.6509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,276,858 LKR

2017 Average 1,057,399 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,090,460 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,398.64 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

253.8890

218.1529

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 224.7660, compared to 235.7170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.9510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.7660

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 235.7170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 11.1188 LKR (High: 237.5855 / Low: 226.4667). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5942 LKR (High: 224.9632 / Low: 222.3690).

September Spread (Volatile) ±11.1188

July Spread (Stable) ±2.5942

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4240 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 250.9110) against the same month in 2017 (average: 216.8471), the exchange rate shifted by +34.0639 (+15.71%).

2018 Avg (December) 250.9110

2017 Avg (December) 216.8471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	224.1691	218.0919	221.1309
February	227.2781	222.9951	224.9411
March	227.7464	223.8532	226.1245
April	227.9349	224.7816	226.5175
May	226.7385	222.9371	225.0935
June	227.0538	222.3801	224.7884
July	224.9632	222.3690	223.7060
August	226.5609	223.1763	224.2473
September	237.5855	226.4667	231.4552
October	243.0528	236.3457	238.8918
November	250.3196	239.4353	245.0910
December	255.3716	248.3931	250.9110