YEARLY HIGH
16.0515 LKR
YEARLY LOW
14.5986 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3641 LKR

2013 MAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 16.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 14.5986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4529 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1052 to the December average rate of 15.9440, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 16.0515 was up 2.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 15.6904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,258 LKR
2012 Average 73,852 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 72,993 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,264.72 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

16.0633
14.6311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 14.9534, compared to 15.7748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.6073 LKR (High: 15.3869 / Low: 14.7796). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1954 LKR (High: 16.0327 / Low: 15.8373).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6073
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1954

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3632 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 15.9240) against the same month in 2012 (average: 15.0589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8651 (+5.74%).

2013 Avg (October) 15.9240
2012 Avg (October) 15.0589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.2989 14.8518 15.1052
February 15.3768 14.9927 15.1596
March 14.9726 14.6450 14.7964
April 14.9467 14.6123 14.7640
May 14.9791 14.5986 14.7505
June 15.3869 14.7796 15.1447
July 15.6629 15.1249 15.4233
August 15.8968 15.6069 15.7351
September 15.9574 15.6731 15.8233
October 16.0515 15.8212 15.9240
November 15.8925 15.6794 15.7992
December 16.0327 15.8373 15.9440