2012 AFN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7825 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.3354 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6017 LKR

2012 AFN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 2.7825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 2.3354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4471 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4683 to the December average rate of 2.4888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.7825 was up 7.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,913 LKR

2011 Average 12,506 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 11,677 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,235.61 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7780

2.4078

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 2.5962, compared to 2.6073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5962

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2216 LKR (High: 2.5570 / Low: 2.3354). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0276 LKR (High: 2.7407 / Low: 2.7131).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2216

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0276

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1636 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.7471) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2026 (+7.96%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.7471

2011 Avg (July) 2.5445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4966	2.4581	2.4683
February	2.5570	2.3354	2.4387
March	2.7066	2.4991	2.5992
April	2.7392	2.5965	2.6639
May	2.7322	2.6232	2.6744
June	2.7729	2.6892	2.7328
July	2.7825	2.6969	2.7471
August	2.7407	2.7131	2.7308
September	2.7490	2.5467	2.6731
October	2.5408	2.4922	2.5095
November	2.5243	2.4398	2.4943
December	2.5338	2.4625	2.4888