YEARLY HIGH
133.9848 LKR
YEARLY LOW
113.8226 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.5471 LKR

2012 BMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 133.9848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 113.8226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.1622 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.8581 to the December average rate of 128.1140, 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 133.9848 was up 17.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 114.1689, 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 669,924 LKR
2011 Average 552,575 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 569,113 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,811.07 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

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111.9729
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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 124.4643, compared to 130.6300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.4643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.6300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 9.6326 LKR (High: 123.4627 / Low: 113.8301). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0899 LKR (High: 113.9125 / Low: 113.8226).

February Spread (Volatile) Âą9.6326
January Spread (Stable) Âą0.0899

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 2.5293 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 132.7105) against the same month in 2011 (average: 109.4742), the exchange rate shifted by +23.2363 (+21.23%).

2012 Avg (July) 132.7105
2011 Avg (July) 109.4742

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Month High Low Average
January 113.9125 113.8226 113.8581
February 123.4627 113.8301 117.4258
March 130.7948 121.2300 125.7000
April 132.4570 125.2260 128.6406
May 132.0273 126.6989 129.2196
June 133.8526 129.9873 131.9415
July 133.9848 130.4341 132.7105
August 132.5657 131.6309 132.0508
September 132.4069 129.3917 131.5766
October 130.1543 128.1817 129.0473
November 130.8221 129.8161 130.2808
December 130.2129 126.9028 128.1140