2013 CDF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1446 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1357 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1400 LKR

2013 CDF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CDF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.1446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.1357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1377 to the December average rate of 0.1417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1446 was down 1.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1464, 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 723 LKR

2012 Average 693 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 678 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.67 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1440

0.1363

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 0.1376, compared to 0.1424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1376

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0050 LKR (High: 0.1420 / Low: 0.1370). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LKR (High: 0.1377 / Low: 0.1365).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.1434) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.36%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.1434

2012 Avg (August) 0.1429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1387	0.1370	0.1377
February	0.1391	0.1367	0.1378
March	0.1387	0.1357	0.1370
April	0.1378	0.1358	0.1369
May	0.1377	0.1365	0.1372
June	0.1420	0.1370	0.1390
July	0.1436	0.1412	0.1424
August	0.1446	0.1426	0.1434
September	0.1440	0.1425	0.1431
October	0.1424	0.1410	0.1417
November	0.1426	0.1409	0.1419
December	0.1423	0.1407	0.1417