2018 LKR to NAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0934 NAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0743 NAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0813 NAD

2018 LKR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0793 to the December average rate of 0.0789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0934 was down 0.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0940, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 467 NAD

2017 Average 436 NAD

Yearly Trough Low 372 NAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.14 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0898

0.0749

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NAD 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 0.0786, compared to 0.0840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0100 NAD (High: 0.0934 / Low: 0.0834). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 NAD (High: 0.0773 / Low: 0.0746).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0886) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+3.09%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0886

2017 Avg (September) 0.0859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0811	0.0767	0.0793
February	0.0787	0.0743	0.0764
March	0.0773	0.0746	0.0761
April	0.0791	0.0759	0.0775
May	0.0807	0.0776	0.0793
June	0.0873	0.0792	0.0833
July	0.0875	0.0821	0.0845
August	0.0906	0.0828	0.0874
September	0.0934	0.0834	0.0886
October	0.0873	0.0825	0.0847
November	0.0836	0.0762	0.0801
December	0.0803	0.0763	0.0789