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2012 BBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 66.9924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 56.9113.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0811 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.9291 to the December average rate of 64.0570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 66.9924 was up 17.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 57.0845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
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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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: JanâJun) was 62.2321, compared to 65.3150 in the second half (H2: JulâDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulâDec) by a margin of 3.0829 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 4.8163 LKR (High: 61.7314 / Low: 56.9150). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0449 LKR (High: 56.9563 / Low: 56.9113).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.2646 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 66.3553) against the same month in 2011 (average: 54.7371), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6181 (+21.23%).
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| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56.9563 | 56.9113 | 56.9291 |
| February | 61.7314 | 56.9150 | 58.7129 |
| March | 65.3974 | 60.6150 | 62.8500 |
| April | 66.2285 | 62.6130 | 64.3203 |
| May | 66.0137 | 63.3494 | 64.6098 |
| June | 66.9263 | 64.9937 | 65.9707 |
| July | 66.9924 | 65.2171 | 66.3553 |
| August | 66.2828 | 65.8154 | 66.0254 |
| September | 66.2035 | 64.6958 | 65.7883 |
| October | 65.0771 | 64.0908 | 64.5236 |
| November | 65.4110 | 64.9080 | 65.1404 |
| December | 65.1064 | 63.4514 | 64.0570 |