YEARLY HIGH
1.3884 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.3060 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3382 LKR

2013 AOA to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AOA to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 1.3884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 1.3060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0823 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3230 to the December average rate of 1.3401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3884 was down 1.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4054, 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 6,942 LKR
2012 Average 6,684 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,530 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 411.71 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3772
1.3071
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 1.3202, compared to 1.3563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0431 LKR (High: 1.3565 / Low: 1.3134). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 LKR (High: 1.3555 / Low: 1.3460).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0431
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1.3714) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3838), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0124 (-0.90%).

2013 Avg (August) 1.3714
2012 Avg (August) 1.3838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3315 1.3162 1.3230
February 1.3290 1.3150 1.3210
March 1.3282 1.3077 1.3189
April 1.3238 1.3060 1.3129
May 1.3198 1.3074 1.3142
June 1.3565 1.3134 1.3308
July 1.3719 1.3556 1.3626
August 1.3884 1.3632 1.3714
September 1.3864 1.3524 1.3692
October 1.3509 1.3398 1.3459
November 1.3555 1.3460 1.3486
December 1.3476 1.3340 1.3401