YEARLY HIGH
170.6068 LKR
YEARLY LOW
144.7699 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
162.3786 LKR

2012 AZN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 170.6068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 144.7699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.8369 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.8400 to the December average rate of 163.2386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 170.6068 was up 17.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 145.2378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 853,034 LKR
2011 Average 700,219 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 723,850 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,184.26 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

171.3653
142.4286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 158.3854, compared to 166.3719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9865 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.3854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 166.3719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 12.2746 LKR (High: 157.0940 / Low: 144.8194). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1221 LKR (High: 144.8920 / Low: 144.7699).

February Spread (Volatile) ±12.2746
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 3.1824 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 168.9539) against the same month in 2011 (average: 139.2518), the exchange rate shifted by +29.7021 (+21.33%).

2012 Avg (July) 168.9539
2011 Avg (July) 139.2518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.8920 144.7699 144.8400
February 157.0940 144.8194 149.3925
March 166.3830 154.2351 159.9195
April 168.5311 159.3535 163.6887
May 168.0746 161.2456 164.4715
June 170.4323 165.4349 168.0000
July 170.6068 165.9981 168.9539
August 168.7875 167.5424 168.1177
September 168.6238 164.7898 167.5577
October 165.8122 163.2696 164.3753
November 166.6523 165.4130 165.9881
December 165.9397 161.6802 163.2386