2018 ZAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.4546 LKR

YEARLY LOW

10.5225 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3156 LKR

2018 ZAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 13.4546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 10.5225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9321 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6171 to the December average rate of 12.6238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.4546 was up 8.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.4211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 672,731 LKR

2017 Average 573,453 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 526,123 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 146,607.49 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.3363

11.0255

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 12.7230, compared to 11.9083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7230

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.4870 LKR (High: 12.0095 / Low: 10.5225). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4368 LKR (High: 13.4004 / Low: 12.9635).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.4870

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4368

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6357 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 13.1036) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.4633), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6403 (+14.31%).

2018 Avg (February) 13.1036

2017 Avg (February) 11.4633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9718	12.3262	12.6171
February	13.4546	12.7042	13.1036
March	13.4004	12.9635	13.1437
April	13.1734	12.6374	12.9099
May	12.8975	12.3527	12.5996
June	12.6286	11.4174	11.9639
July	12.1765	11.4313	11.8985
August	12.0651	10.9576	11.4191
September	12.0095	10.5225	11.2181
October	12.1297	11.4516	11.7782
November	13.1467	12.0056	12.5122
December	13.0718	12.3793	12.6238