2012 BIF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1006 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0823 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0910 LKR

2012 BIF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.1006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0877 to the December average rate of 0.0841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1006 was up 2.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 503 LKR

2011 Average 457 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 411 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.60 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0992

0.0827

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0932, compared to 0.0888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0932

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0078 LKR (High: 0.1006 / Low: 0.0928). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 LKR (High: 0.0922 / Low: 0.0908).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0968) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0971), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.22%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0968

2011 Avg (March) 0.0971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0886	0.0861	0.0877
February	0.0952	0.0876	0.0903
March	0.1006	0.0928	0.0968
April	0.1001	0.0939	0.0978
May	0.0946	0.0910	0.0929
June	0.0950	0.0916	0.0939
July	0.0955	0.0901	0.0930
August	0.0922	0.0908	0.0915
September	0.0925	0.0875	0.0904
October	0.0881	0.0863	0.0870
November	0.0885	0.0855	0.0871
December	0.0862	0.0823	0.0841