2012 AWG to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 AWG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the AWG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 74.8435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 63.5251.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3184 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.6052 to the December average rate of 71.5716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 74.8435 was up 17.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 63.7833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
AWG 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 69.5262, compared to 72.9607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4345 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 5.3777 LKR (High: 68.9717 / Low: 63.5940). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1134 LKR (High: 63.6385 / Low: 63.5251).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4063 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 74.1165) against the same month in 2011 (average: 61.1503), the exchange rate shifted by +12.9663 (+21.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63.6385 | 63.5251 | 63.6052 |
| February | 68.9717 | 63.5940 | 65.6014 |
| March | 73.0718 | 67.7244 | 70.2219 |
| April | 74.0004 | 69.9606 | 71.8592 |
| May | 73.7583 | 70.7815 | 72.1811 |
| June | 74.7801 | 72.6166 | 73.6883 |
| July | 74.8435 | 72.8642 | 74.1165 |
| August | 74.0549 | 73.4609 | 73.7622 |
| September | 73.9662 | 72.2072 | 73.4712 |
| October | 72.7105 | 71.5319 | 72.0648 |
| November | 73.0781 | 72.5216 | 72.7776 |
| December | 72.7433 | 70.8466 | 71.5716 |