2012 BTN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6112 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.1391 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4228 LKR

2012 BTN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 2.6112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.1391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4720 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2249 to the December average rate of 2.3439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6112 was up 4.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,056 LKR

2011 Average 11,877 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 10,696 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,360.04 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.6016

2.1906

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 2.3880, compared to 2.4576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3880

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2065 LKR (High: 2.5986 / Low: 2.3921). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 LKR (High: 2.5796 / Low: 2.5543).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2065

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

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 0.1118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2.5362) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.3171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2192 (+9.46%).

2012 Avg (September) 2.5362

2011 Avg (September) 2.3171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3088	2.1391	2.2249
February	2.4700	2.3121	2.3838
March	2.6041	2.4112	2.4962
April	2.5519	2.4518	2.4887
May	2.4581	2.3194	2.3770
June	2.4012	2.3288	2.3573
July	2.5986	2.3921	2.4849
August	2.5796	2.5543	2.5674
September	2.6112	2.4227	2.5362
October	2.5883	2.3977	2.4364
November	2.4257	2.3372	2.3769
December	2.3953	2.3048	2.3439