YEARLY HIGH
13.3750 LKR
YEARLY LOW
4.7719 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3623 LKR

2019 NAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 13.3750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 4.7719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6031 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1010 to the December average rate of 12.5781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.3750 was down 0.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 13.4542, 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 66,875 LKR
2018 Average 61,629 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 23,859 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,015.55 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

13.2351
11.6260
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 12.4867, compared to 12.2380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 7.6345 LKR (High: 12.4064 / Low: 4.7719). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3237 LKR (High: 12.6975 / Low: 12.3738).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.6345
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7909 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 13.1010) against the same month in 2018 (average: 12.6214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4797 (+3.80%).

2019 Avg (January) 13.1010
2018 Avg (January) 12.6214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3750 12.6978 13.1010
February 13.3336 12.6349 12.9581
March 12.9410 12.0021 12.4040
April 12.5048 11.9501 12.3401
May 12.4064 4.7719 12.0014
June 12.5112 11.7271 12.1153
July 12.6975 12.3738 12.5509
August 12.4418 11.4564 11.7601
September 12.3352 11.8088 12.1682
October 12.4621 11.8230 12.1735
November 12.3855 11.9852 12.1970
December 12.9360 12.2335 12.5781