2012 CVE to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5835 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.3078 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4838 LKR

2012 CVE to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CVE to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 1.5835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1.3078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2758 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3309 to the December average rate of 1.5207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5835 was up 6.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,918 LKR

2011 Average 6,974 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,539 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,378.83 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5545

1.3106

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CVE 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 1.4621, compared to 1.5055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4621

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1427 LKR (High: 1.4977 / Low: 1.3551). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0317 LKR (High: 1.5306 / Low: 1.4989).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1427

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0335 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 1.5340) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0889 (+6.16%).

2012 Avg (April) 1.5340

2011 Avg (April) 1.4451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3597	1.3078	1.3309
February	1.4977	1.3551	1.4057
March	1.5669	1.4424	1.5039
April	1.5835	1.4866	1.5340
May	1.5551	1.4809	1.5005
June	1.5321	1.4656	1.4973
July	1.5248	1.4201	1.4732
August	1.4995	1.4497	1.4771
September	1.5646	1.4991	1.5342
October	1.5306	1.4989	1.5154
November	1.5292	1.4963	1.5125
December	1.5408	1.5031	1.5207