2012 AOA to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4054 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.1959 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3367 LKR

2012 AOA to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 1.4054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.1959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2095 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1987 to the December average rate of 1.3374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4054 was up 16.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,027 LKR

2011 Average 5,907 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 5,979 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,047.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4040

1.1800

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 1.3088, compared to 1.3645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.1062 LKR (High: 1.3798 / Low: 1.2736). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 LKR (High: 1.2020 / Low: 1.1959).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1062

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 0.0269 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.3854) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2081 (+17.68%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.3854

2011 Avg (June) 1.1772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2020	1.1959	1.1987
February	1.3014	1.1983	1.2359
March	1.3798	1.2736	1.3229
April	1.3911	1.3183	1.3523
May	1.3865	1.3307	1.3574
June	1.4054	1.3632	1.3854
July	1.4021	1.3463	1.3730
August	1.3897	1.3799	1.3838
September	1.3881	1.3560	1.3785
October	1.3625	1.3391	1.3516
November	1.3681	1.3583	1.3629
December	1.3605	1.3244	1.3374