2013 BOB to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.2844 LKR

YEARLY LOW

17.8961 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.5920 LKR

2013 BOB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 19.2844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 17.8961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3883 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1590 to the December average rate of 18.9249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 19.2844 was down 0.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 19.3668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,422 LKR

2012 Average 91,848 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 89,480 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,941.55 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

19.2881

17.9335

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 18.1594, compared to 19.0245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1594

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.8197 LKR (High: 18.8816 / Low: 18.0619). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1069 LKR (High: 19.0289 / Low: 18.9220).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8197

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1069

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 0.2125 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 19.1752) against the same month in 2012 (average: 18.8575), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3177 (+1.68%).

2013 Avg (September) 19.1752

2012 Avg (September) 18.8575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.2927	18.0760	18.1590
February	18.2442	17.9577	18.1251
March	18.2835	18.0208	18.1400
April	18.2225	17.8961	18.0464
May	18.1324	17.9571	18.0662
June	18.8816	18.0619	18.4198
July	19.1086	18.8411	18.9953
August	19.2693	19.0146	19.1100
September	19.2844	19.0915	19.1752
October	19.0494	18.9020	18.9627
November	19.0289	18.9220	18.9789
December	18.9773	18.8194	18.9249