YEARLY HIGH
12.4766 LKR
YEARLY LOW
10.6328 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4680 LKR

2017 NAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 12.4766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 10.6328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8438 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0752 to the December average rate of 11.6802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.4766 was up 12.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.1047, 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 62,383 LKR
2016 Average 49,893 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 53,164 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,219.01 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.9610
10.8036
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 11.4879, compared to 11.4480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.3081 LKR (High: 12.4766 / Low: 11.1685). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3505 LKR (High: 12.0649 / Low: 11.7144).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3081
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3505

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4438 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 11.6802) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.7554), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9247 (+8.60%).

2017 Avg (December) 11.6802
2016 Avg (December) 10.7554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3774 10.8926 11.0752
February 11.7837 11.1884 11.4377
March 12.2164 11.3541 11.7452
April 11.7613 10.8803 11.3013
May 11.8924 11.1976 11.5037
June 12.0649 11.7144 11.8646
July 11.8911 11.3229 11.6942
August 11.7831 11.3501 11.5548
September 11.9148 11.2861 11.6387
October 11.5513 10.8268 11.2200
November 11.2581 10.6328 10.9001
December 12.4766 11.1685 11.6802