YEARLY HIGH
139.5102 LKR
YEARLY LOW
116.0723 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
132.0617 LKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 697,551 LKR
2011 Average 570,757 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 580,361 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,189.59 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

140.3338
116.4479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.4189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.7045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.7317
November Spread (Stable) ±2.2735

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (September) 136.8760
2011 Avg (September) 112.8533

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