YEARLY HIGH
0.2096 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0748 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0812 NAD

2019 LKR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.2096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1348 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0763 to the December average rate of 0.0795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2096 was up 124.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0934, 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 1,048 NAD
2018 Average 407 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 374 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 673.97 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0868
0.0754
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 0.0806, compared to 0.0818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.1290 NAD (High: 0.2096 / Low: 0.0806). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 NAD (High: 0.0808 / Low: 0.0788).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1290
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.0858) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+8.25%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.0858
2018 Avg (May) 0.0793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0788 0.0748 0.0763
February 0.0791 0.0750 0.0772
March 0.0833 0.0773 0.0806
April 0.0837 0.0800 0.0810
May 0.2096 0.0806 0.0858
June 0.0853 0.0799 0.0826
July 0.0808 0.0788 0.0797
August 0.0873 0.0804 0.0851
September 0.0847 0.0811 0.0822
October 0.0846 0.0802 0.0822
November 0.0834 0.0807 0.0820
December 0.0817 0.0773 0.0795