YEARLY HIGH
202.8028 LKR
YEARLY LOW
187.7012 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
196.2397 LKR

2013 XDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 202.8028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 187.7012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1016 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 194.7610 to the December average rate of 201.2293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 202.8028 was down 0.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 204.7771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,014,014 LKR
2012 Average 976,597 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 938,506 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,507.97 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

202.9895
188.0121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 191.9510, compared to 200.5284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.5774 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 191.9510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 200.5284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 6.8310 LKR (High: 196.4680 / Low: 189.6370). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1096 LKR (High: 201.7858 / Low: 200.6761).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.8310
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.8793 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 201.6946) against the same month in 2012 (average: 202.2172), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5227 (-0.26%).

2013 Avg (September) 201.6946
2012 Avg (September) 202.2172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 196.3544 193.3077 194.7610
February 194.7192 192.7403 193.5050
March 192.4360 189.5786 190.6257
April 192.0225 188.5707 189.7059
May 191.9444 187.7012 189.2603
June 196.4680 189.6370 193.8480
July 199.5043 194.3120 197.2916
August 202.4370 198.7038 200.5054
September 202.8028 200.6729 201.6946
October 202.5230 200.7962 201.7414
November 201.4419 199.9395 200.7081
December 201.7858 200.6761 201.2293