YEARLY HIGH
0.0722 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0663 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0691 LKR

2013 COP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the COP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.0663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0717 to the December average rate of 0.0677, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0722 was down 4.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 361,159 LKR
2012 Average 355,061 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 331,735 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,423.90 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0721
0.0666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.0694, compared to 0.0688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0027 LKR (High: 0.0694 / Low: 0.0666). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 LKR (High: 0.0697 / Low: 0.0693).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0717) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+16.30%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0717
2012 Avg (January) 0.0616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0722 0.0712 0.0717
February 0.0711 0.0702 0.0707
March 0.0706 0.0692 0.0699
April 0.0694 0.0681 0.0689
May 0.0694 0.0666 0.0683
June 0.0683 0.0663 0.0671
July 0.0700 0.0678 0.0690
August 0.0703 0.0685 0.0693
September 0.0700 0.0682 0.0689
October 0.0697 0.0693 0.0695
November 0.0692 0.0678 0.0682
December 0.0680 0.0673 0.0677