2013 ALL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2868 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.1466 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2226 LKR

2013 ALL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ALL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.2868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 1.1466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1403 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2081 to the December average rate of 1.2782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2868 was up 3.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2489, 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 6,434 LKR

2012 Average 5,897 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 5,733 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 701.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2897

1.1516

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 1.1876, compared to 1.2576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0700 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1876

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0534 LKR (High: 1.2488 / Low: 1.1954). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 LKR (High: 1.2696 / Low: 1.2524).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0534

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

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 0.0359 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.2782) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0760 (+6.32%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.2782

2012 Avg (December) 1.2022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2270	1.1842	1.2081
February	1.2337	1.1934	1.2118
March	1.1939	1.1602	1.1758
April	1.1841	1.1591	1.1699
May	1.1841	1.1466	1.1631
June	1.2173	1.1702	1.1971
July	1.2488	1.1954	1.2235
August	1.2683	1.2423	1.2551
September	1.2698	1.2470	1.2585
October	1.2859	1.2540	1.2685
November	1.2696	1.2524	1.2618
December	1.2868	1.2655	1.2782