2013 NPR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4863 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.2402 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3836 LKR

2013 NPR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NPR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.4863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 1.2402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2461 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4616 to the December average rate of 1.3212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4863 was down 8.71% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,432 LKR

2012 Average 7,472 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,201 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,230.39 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4885

1.2803

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.4419, compared to 1.3253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4419

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.1108 LKR (High: 1.3595 / Low: 1.2488). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 LKR (High: 1.4618 / Low: 1.4496).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1108

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0625 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.4711) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4884), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0172 (-1.16%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.4711

2012 Avg (February) 1.4884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4837	1.4411	1.4616
February	1.4863	1.4619	1.4711
March	1.4618	1.4496	1.4561
April	1.4696	1.4340	1.4493
May	1.4662	1.3985	1.4378
June	1.3985	1.3444	1.3753
July	1.3982	1.3449	1.3726
August	1.3595	1.2488	1.3189
September	1.3293	1.2402	1.2977
October	1.3380	1.3188	1.3292
November	1.3285	1.2983	1.3121
December	1.3379	1.3121	1.3212