YEARLY HIGH
108.3966 LKR
YEARLY LOW
87.8254 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
102.1508 LKR

2012 BND to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 108.3966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 87.8254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5712 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.9921 to the December average rate of 104.9862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 108.3966 was up 18.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 91.4787, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 541,983 LKR
2011 Average 439,826 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 439,127 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,856.24 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

108.6992
87.2005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 98.4868, compared to 105.8147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.3279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.4868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.8147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 7.9127 LKR (High: 104.0529 / Low: 96.1402). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9417 LKR (High: 106.8367 / Low: 105.8950).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.9127
November Spread (Stable) ±0.9417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4944 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 106.9077) against the same month in 2011 (average: 88.5862), the exchange rate shifted by +18.3215 (+20.68%).

2012 Avg (September) 106.9077
2011 Avg (September) 88.5862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.8890 87.8254 88.9921
February 98.8331 91.0050 93.6261
March 104.0529 96.1402 99.8926
April 106.4378 99.4521 102.8599
May 104.7908 101.5705 102.3279
June 105.7087 101.1008 103.2224
July 106.1905 103.3520 105.2269
August 106.3090 105.2658 105.8240
September 108.3966 105.1580 106.9077
October 106.6912 104.2072 105.4630
November 106.8367 105.8950 106.4806
December 106.6651 103.7372 104.9862