YEARLY HIGH
89.3621 LKR
YEARLY LOW
73.6955 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.7453 LKR

2012 BGN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 89.3621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 73.6955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.6665 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.0425 to the December average rate of 85.8912, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 89.3621 was up 7.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 83.5023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 446,810 LKR
2011 Average 393,175 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 368,478 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,332.65 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

87.6388
73.8974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 82.4306, compared to 85.0600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.4306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.0600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 8.6620 LKR (High: 84.7012 / Low: 76.0392). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8175 LKR (High: 86.4498 / Low: 84.6323).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.6620
November Spread (Stable) ±1.8175

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 1.8938 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 86.4937) against the same month in 2011 (average: 81.4684), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0253 (+6.17%).

2012 Avg (April) 86.4937
2011 Avg (April) 81.4684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.6459 73.6955 75.0425
February 84.7012 76.0392 79.3180
March 88.3268 81.3026 84.7754
April 89.3621 83.8634 86.4937
May 87.4096 83.5249 84.5999
June 86.0326 82.3858 84.3542
July 86.1180 80.5659 83.3792
August 85.1666 82.6976 83.6286
September 88.5077 85.0254 86.4548
October 86.4625 84.5604 85.5873
November 86.4498 84.6323 85.4190
December 86.9876 85.0137 85.8912