YEARLY HIGH
17.3195 LKR
YEARLY LOW
13.9293 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5539 LKR

2012 NAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 17.3195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 13.9293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3902 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2105 to the December average rate of 14.8470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.3195 was up 3.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.7725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,598 LKR
2011 Average 76,523 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 69,647 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,951.02 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.7734
13.9775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 15.6850, compared to 15.4228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.4857 LKR (High: 16.2746 / Low: 14.7889). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5239 LKR (High: 15.1036 / Low: 14.5797).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.4857
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9747 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 16.5404) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.9471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5933 (+3.72%).

2012 Avg (March) 16.5404
2011 Avg (March) 15.9471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6634 13.9293 14.2105
February 16.2746 14.7889 15.3293
March 17.3195 15.8982 16.5404
April 17.0495 15.9939 16.4468
May 16.7001 15.4452 15.8625
June 16.3340 15.2292 15.7204
July 16.4440 15.3213 16.0904
August 16.2936 15.6029 15.9725
September 16.1873 15.5642 15.8954
October 15.5004 14.5305 14.9207
November 15.1036 14.5797 14.8111
December 15.0960 14.5454 14.8470