2012 CRC to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2695 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2216 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2538 LKR

2012 CRC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CRC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 0.2695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.2216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0479 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2243 to the December average rate of 0.2557, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2695 was up 17.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,347 LKR

2011 Average 1,101 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,108 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 239.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2692

0.2202

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.2462, compared to 0.2613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2462

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0217 LKR (High: 0.2583 / Low: 0.2365). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 LKR (High: 0.2618 / Low: 0.2599).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2651) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0471 (+21.63%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2651

2011 Avg (July) 0.2180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2262	0.2221	0.2243
February	0.2426	0.2216	0.2304
March	0.2583	0.2365	0.2474
April	0.2624	0.2473	0.2550
May	0.2632	0.2505	0.2565
June	0.2682	0.2578	0.2638
July	0.2695	0.2600	0.2651
August	0.2654	0.2624	0.2643
September	0.2663	0.2583	0.2635
October	0.2606	0.2564	0.2583
November	0.2618	0.2599	0.2607
December	0.2606	0.2496	0.2557