YEARLY HIGH
0.0165 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0135 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0153 LKR

2012 BYR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BYR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.0165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0136 to the December average rate of 0.0149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0165 was down 55.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83 LKR
2011 Average 142 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 67 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.14 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0162
0.0133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0151, compared to 0.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0017 LKR (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0135).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0160) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0362), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0202 (-55.87%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0160
2011 Avg (April) 0.0362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0136 0.0135 0.0136
February 0.0153 0.0136 0.0142
March 0.0163 0.0148 0.0155
April 0.0165 0.0154 0.0160
May 0.0161 0.0156 0.0158
June 0.0161 0.0155 0.0159
July 0.0161 0.0156 0.0159
August 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
September 0.0157 0.0152 0.0156
October 0.0152 0.0149 0.0151
November 0.0153 0.0151 0.0152
December 0.0152 0.0148 0.0149