YEARLY HIGH
72.2321 LKR
YEARLY LOW
60.7640 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.4162 LKR

2012 BRL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 72.2321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 60.7640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4681 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.6238 to the December average rate of 61.5760, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 72.2321 was up 1.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 71.2684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,805,802 LKR
2011 Average 1,655,290 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,519,099 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286,702.68 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

71.0161
60.7178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 66.8771, compared to 63.9552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.8771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.9552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 6.1984 LKR (High: 71.7489 / Low: 65.5505). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2955 LKR (High: 65.7150 / Low: 64.4195).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.1984
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2955

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.1620 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 70.1579) against the same month in 2011 (average: 66.5091), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6487 (+5.49%).

2012 Avg (March) 70.1579
2011 Avg (March) 66.5091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.4543 60.9300 63.6238
February 71.7489 65.5505 68.2715
March 72.2321 67.2644 70.1579
April 71.1290 68.4226 69.4610
May 68.1760 62.6983 65.2990
June 65.9475 63.7810 64.4497
July 66.9674 63.8213 65.4287
August 65.7150 64.4195 65.1510
September 65.6001 63.7631 64.9216
October 64.1902 62.8578 63.5618
November 64.2990 61.5463 63.0920
December 62.2496 60.7640 61.5760