2013 AFN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4849 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.2421 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3603 LKR

2013 AFN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.4849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 2.2421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2428 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4683 to the December average rate of 2.2936, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.4849 was down 10.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.7825, 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 12,425 LKR

2012 Average 13,011 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 11,211 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,213.98 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.4860

2.2734

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 2.3929, compared to 2.3276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3929

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1422 LKR (High: 2.3843 / Low: 2.2421). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 LKR (High: 2.3748 / Low: 2.3393).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1422

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0606 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.4683) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.4683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.00%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.4683

2012 Avg (January) 2.4683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4849	2.4493	2.4683
February	2.4697	2.4274	2.4496
March	2.4369	2.3552	2.3890
April	2.3831	2.3416	2.3585
May	2.3833	2.3313	2.3531
June	2.3574	2.3076	2.3393
July	2.3729	2.3259	2.3433
August	2.3748	2.3393	2.3591
September	2.3926	2.3272	2.3598
October	2.3541	2.2926	2.3188
November	2.3101	2.2472	2.2911
December	2.3843	2.2421	2.2936