YEARLY HIGH
25.9674 LKR
YEARLY LOW
20.0595 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.6949 LKR

2013 ARS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 25.9674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 20.0595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9079 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.6447 to the December average rate of 20.6585, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 25.9674 was down 14.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 30.2115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129,837 LKR
2012 Average 140,353 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 100,298 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,539.50 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

26.1434
20.1599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 24.7536, compared to 22.6363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.7536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.6363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.3251 LKR (High: 21.3846 / Low: 20.0595). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0960 LKR (High: 25.3689 / Low: 25.2730).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3251
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0960

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1596 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 25.6447) against the same month in 2012 (average: 26.3637), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7189 (-2.73%).

2013 Avg (January) 25.6447
2012 Avg (January) 26.3637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.9674 25.3925 25.6447
February 25.3689 25.2730 25.3122
March 25.2572 24.7091 24.9208
April 24.7381 24.3435 24.4773
May 24.4361 23.9542 24.1332
June 24.2712 23.8072 24.0333
July 24.2539 23.9317 24.1349
August 23.9097 23.4455 23.6679
September 23.4503 22.8097 23.1113
October 22.7285 22.1656 22.4267
November 22.1161 21.3833 21.8182
December 21.3846 20.0595 20.6585