2013 BTN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3791 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.9657 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2132 LKR

2013 BTN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BTN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 2.3791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 1.9657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4133 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3356 to the December average rate of 2.1133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.3791 was down 8.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.6112, 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 11,895 LKR

2012 Average 12,114 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 9,829 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,066.74 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3837

2.0486

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 2.3068, compared to 2.1196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3068

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.2117 LKR (High: 2.1774 / Low: 1.9657). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 LKR (High: 2.3373 / Low: 2.3204).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2117

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0999 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 2.3557) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3838), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0280 (-1.18%).

2013 Avg (February) 2.3557

2012 Avg (February) 2.3838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3732	2.3025	2.3356
February	2.3791	2.3373	2.3557
March	2.3373	2.3204	2.3299
April	2.3493	2.2899	2.3175
May	2.3526	2.2429	2.3009
June	2.2401	2.1478	2.2010
July	2.2315	2.1600	2.1958
August	2.1774	1.9657	2.1083
September	2.1255	1.9715	2.0765
October	2.1454	2.1059	2.1286
November	2.1230	2.0617	2.0949
December	2.1416	2.0997	2.1133