2013 BWP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.4198 LKR

YEARLY LOW

14.5751 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.3881 LKR

2013 BWP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 16.4198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 14.5751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8447 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9997 to the December average rate of 15.0312, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 16.4198 was down 9.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 18.1267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,099 LKR

2012 Average 83,515 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 72,876 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,223.40 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

16.1097

14.7896

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 15.4706, compared to 15.3056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4706

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.1037 LKR (High: 15.6862 / Low: 14.5825). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2273 LKR (High: 15.5921 / Low: 15.3648).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1037

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2273

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3894 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 15.9997) against the same month in 2012 (average: 15.2774), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7222 (+4.73%).

2013 Avg (January) 15.9997

2012 Avg (January) 15.2774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.4198	15.7276	15.9997
February	15.9165	15.6675	15.8220
March	15.6617	15.2484	15.4325
April	15.6989	15.2611	15.4363
May	15.6862	14.5825	15.2336
June	15.1784	14.5751	14.8996
July	15.5700	14.9831	15.3058
August	15.5540	15.1442	15.3604
September	15.8167	15.2355	15.4852
October	15.5921	15.3648	15.4601
November	15.3163	14.9967	15.1911
December	15.1836	14.9428	15.0312