YEARLY HIGH
355.7498 LKR
YEARLY LOW
302.3057 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
338.5669 LKR

2012 BHD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 355.7498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 302.3057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.4441 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 302.4078 to the December average rate of 339.8650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 355.7498 was up 17.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 303.2255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,778,749 LKR
2011 Average 1,467,669 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,511,528 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 267,220.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

357.1079
297.4351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 330.5811, compared to 346.5528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.9717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 330.5811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 346.5528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 25.5837 LKR (High: 327.9091 / Low: 302.3255). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2387 LKR (High: 302.5444 / Low: 302.3057).

February Spread (Volatile) ±25.5837
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2387

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 6.6854 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 352.1352) against the same month in 2011 (average: 290.7730), the exchange rate shifted by +61.3622 (+21.10%).

2012 Avg (July) 352.1352
2011 Avg (July) 290.7730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 302.5444 302.3057 302.4078
February 327.9091 302.3255 311.8964
March 347.3828 321.9792 333.8649
April 351.7974 332.6233 341.6712
May 350.6888 336.4908 343.2168
June 355.4710 345.2702 350.4294
July 355.7498 345.9516 352.1352
August 351.6824 349.4366 350.3800
September 352.8145 342.1542 349.0165
October 345.2185 340.3132 342.3311
November 346.9180 344.3553 345.5887
December 345.1982 336.5737 339.8650