2013 BBD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

66.6054 LKR

YEARLY LOW

62.6950 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

64.5623 LKR

2013 BBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 66.6054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 62.6950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9104 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.4172 to the December average rate of 65.4062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 66.6054 was down 0.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 66.9924, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 333,027 LKR

2012 Average 318,922 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 313,475 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,551.87 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

66.5353

62.7126

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 63.4030, compared to 65.7216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.4030

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.7216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 2.1584 LKR (High: 65.3300 / Low: 63.1716). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1403 LKR (High: 65.6318 / Low: 65.4915).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.1584

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1403

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6911 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 66.0082) against the same month in 2012 (average: 66.0254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0172 (-0.03%).

2013 Avg (August) 66.0082

2012 Avg (August) 66.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	63.8201	63.0841	63.4172
February	63.7655	63.0805	63.3752
March	63.7300	63.0796	63.3956
April	63.5616	62.6950	63.0311
May	63.3753	62.8979	63.1556
June	65.3300	63.1716	64.0433
July	65.8509	65.3091	65.6067
August	66.6054	65.7235	66.0082
September	66.5308	65.9967	66.2167
October	65.8279	65.2893	65.5256
November	65.6318	65.4915	65.5660
December	65.6174	65.3342	65.4062