YEARLY HIGH
105.9698 LKR
YEARLY LOW
99.6848 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
103.2296 LKR

2013 BND to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BND to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 105.9698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 99.6848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2850 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.3833 to the December average rate of 103.8571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 105.9698 was down 2.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 108.3966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 529,849 LKR
2012 Average 510,838 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 498,424 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,425.03 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

105.8455
100.7504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 102.0189, compared to 104.4403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 102.0189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.4403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 3.0963 LKR (High: 102.7811 / Low: 99.6848). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9907 LKR (High: 105.9050 / Low: 104.9143).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.0963
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9907

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2874 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 104.8710) against the same month in 2012 (average: 106.9077), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0367 (-1.91%).

2013 Avg (September) 104.8710
2012 Avg (September) 106.9077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 104.5658 102.2493 103.3833
February 103.0365 101.3664 102.2898
March 102.8091 100.9409 101.7254
April 103.0952 101.2098 101.8771
May 102.7811 99.6848 101.1750
June 103.0559 100.1701 101.6631
July 104.3055 102.0775 103.5367
August 104.6701 102.9989 103.8116
September 105.9698 103.8176 104.8710
October 105.9050 104.9143 105.4209
November 105.5490 104.5206 105.1445
December 104.6908 102.5986 103.8571