2012 CDF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1464 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1229 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1386 LKR

2012 CDF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.1464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.1229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1249 to the December average rate of 0.1384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1464 was up 15.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 732 LKR

2011 Average 606 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 614 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.80 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1459

0.1230

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.1360, compared to 0.1413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1360

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0118 LKR (High: 0.1351 / Low: 0.1233). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 LKR (High: 0.1436 / Low: 0.1425).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1440) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1207), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0233 (+19.29%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1440

2011 Avg (June) 0.1207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1258	0.1229	0.1249
February	0.1351	0.1233	0.1283
March	0.1430	0.1317	0.1372
April	0.1449	0.1355	0.1405
May	0.1444	0.1385	0.1411
June	0.1464	0.1400	0.1440
July	0.1462	0.1410	0.1440
August	0.1436	0.1425	0.1429
September	0.1433	0.1401	0.1424
October	0.1406	0.1386	0.1395
November	0.1415	0.1395	0.1406
December	0.1396	0.1376	0.1384