2018 XPF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7626 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.5225 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6067 LKR

2018 XPF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.7626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.5225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2402 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5721 to the December average rate of 1.7196, 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 1.7626 was up 14.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,813 LKR

2017 Average 7,211 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,612 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,200.80 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7365

1.5334

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.5851, compared to 1.6283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5851

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0957 LKR (High: 1.6656 / Low: 1.5699). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 LKR (High: 1.6224 / Low: 1.5976).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0957

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

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 0.0428 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.7196) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1995 (+13.12%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.7196

2017 Avg (December) 1.5201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6020	1.5368	1.5721
February	1.6216	1.5841	1.6021
March	1.6284	1.5945	1.6090
April	1.6224	1.5976	1.6070
May	1.5881	1.5278	1.5643
June	1.5797	1.5338	1.5557
July	1.5725	1.5433	1.5606
August	1.5837	1.5225	1.5503
September	1.6656	1.5699	1.6122
October	1.6616	1.6335	1.6488
November	1.7155	1.6360	1.6784
December	1.7626	1.7013	1.7196