2013 BMD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

133.2107 LKR

YEARLY LOW

125.3900 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

129.1246 LKR

2013 BMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 133.2107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 125.3900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8207 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 126.8344 to the December average rate of 130.8124, 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 133.2107 was down 0.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 133.9848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 666,054 LKR

2012 Average 637,845 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 626,950 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,103.74 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

133.0705

125.4252

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 126.8060, compared to 131.4432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.8060

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.4432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 4.3168 LKR (High: 130.6600 / Low: 126.3432). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2806 LKR (High: 131.2636 / Low: 130.9830).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.3168

November Spread (Stable) ±0.2806

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 1.3821 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 132.0164) against the same month in 2012 (average: 132.0508), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0344 (-0.03%).

2013 Avg (August) 132.0164

2012 Avg (August) 132.0508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	127.6402	126.1682	126.8344
February	127.5310	126.1610	126.7504
March	127.4600	126.1593	126.7912
April	127.1232	125.3900	126.0623
May	126.7505	125.7957	126.3111
June	130.6600	126.3432	128.0865
July	131.7018	130.6183	131.2134
August	133.2107	131.4469	132.0164
September	133.0616	131.9933	132.4334
October	131.6558	130.5785	131.0513
November	131.2636	130.9830	131.1320
December	131.2347	130.6685	130.8124