2018 NAD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.4542 LKR

YEARLY LOW

10.7120 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3304 LKR

2018 NAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 13.4542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 10.7120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7422 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6214 to the December average rate of 12.6712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.4542 was up 7.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.4766, 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 67,271 LKR

2017 Average 57,343 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 53,560 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,711.17 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.3177

11.1193

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 12.7326, compared to 11.9282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7326

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.2843 LKR (High: 11.9963 / Low: 10.7120). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4640 LKR (High: 13.4072 / Low: 12.9432).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2843

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4640

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5976 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 13.0946) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.4377), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6570 (+14.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 13.0946

2017 Avg (February) 11.4377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.0302	12.3358	12.6214
February	13.4542	12.7004	13.0946
March	13.4072	12.9432	13.1345
April	13.1674	12.6490	12.9091
May	12.8945	12.3908	12.6168
June	12.6221	11.4583	12.0192
July	12.1782	11.4262	11.8366
August	12.0783	11.0345	11.4504
September	11.9963	10.7120	11.3025
October	12.1271	11.4582	11.8069
November	13.1246	11.9680	12.5016
December	13.0993	12.4537	12.6712