2013 CRC to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2653 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2485 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2578 LKR

2013 CRC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CRC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.2653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2533 to the December average rate of 0.2625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2653 was down 1.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2695, 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 1,326 LKR

2012 Average 1,269 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,242 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.01 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2638

0.2512

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 0.2535, compared to 0.2620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2535

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0086 LKR (High: 0.2609 / Low: 0.2523). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 LKR (High: 0.2533 / Low: 0.2510).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.2627) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2643), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-0.59%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.2627

2012 Avg (August) 0.2643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2548	0.2485	0.2533
February	0.2553	0.2507	0.2533
March	0.2553	0.2523	0.2536
April	0.2548	0.2505	0.2522
May	0.2533	0.2510	0.2524
June	0.2609	0.2523	0.2558
July	0.2634	0.2599	0.2619
August	0.2653	0.2611	0.2627
September	0.2646	0.2614	0.2627
October	0.2625	0.2587	0.2607
November	0.2652	0.2598	0.2617
December	0.2632	0.2592	0.2625