2012 AUD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 AUD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the AUD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 139.5102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 116.0723.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.4379 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.4384 to the December average rate of 133.9803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 139.5102 was up 15.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 120.7285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
AUD to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 128.4189, compared to 135.7045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.2856 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 10.7317 LKR (High: 132.5879 / Low: 121.8563). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2735 LKR (High: 136.3130 / Low: 134.0395).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 4.3581 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 136.8760) against the same month in 2011 (average: 112.8533), the exchange rate shifted by +24.0226 (+21.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 121.3892 | 116.0723 | 118.4384 |
| February | 132.5879 | 121.8563 | 125.8484 |
| March | 138.5154 | 127.9161 | 132.4763 |
| April | 137.0249 | 128.5689 | 133.2442 |
| May | 134.0828 | 126.6152 | 128.8861 |
| June | 136.7636 | 126.5819 | 131.6201 |
| July | 138.4887 | 133.7406 | 136.7703 |
| August | 139.4471 | 136.4534 | 138.3433 |
| September | 139.5102 | 134.2149 | 136.8760 |
| October | 135.0079 | 130.4134 | 132.7890 |
| November | 136.3130 | 134.0395 | 135.4684 |
| December | 135.7763 | 131.5868 | 133.9803 |