2012 ALL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2489 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.0450 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1793 LKR

2012 ALL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ALL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 1.2489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1.0450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2039 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0621 to the December average rate of 1.2022, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2489 was up 9.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,245 LKR

2011 Average 5,480 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 5,225 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,019.39 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2350

1.0464

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 1.1594, compared to 1.1992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1594

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1038 LKR (High: 1.1796 / Low: 1.0758). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 LKR (High: 1.2089 / Low: 1.1856).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1038

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 1.2193) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1391 (+12.88%).

2012 Avg (September) 1.2193

2011 Avg (September) 1.0802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0811	1.0450	1.0621
February	1.1796	1.0758	1.1159
March	1.2350	1.1409	1.1872
April	1.2481	1.1742	1.2095
May	1.2212	1.1739	1.1869
June	1.2233	1.1638	1.1945
July	1.2204	1.1466	1.1871
August	1.2066	1.1676	1.1919
September	1.2489	1.1877	1.2193
October	1.2126	1.1841	1.1988
November	1.2089	1.1856	1.1961
December	1.2144	1.1891	1.2022