YEARLY HIGH
1.6463 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.4663 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5582 LKR

2013 CVE to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CVE to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 1.6463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 1.4663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1801 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5284 to the December average rate of 1.6291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6463 was up 3.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5835, 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 8,232 LKR
2012 Average 7,419 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 7,331 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 900.32 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6433
1.4724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.5098, compared to 1.6066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0829 LKR (High: 1.5998 / Low: 1.5170). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 LKR (High: 1.6230 / Low: 1.5989).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0829
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0459 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.6289) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1135 (+7.49%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.6289
2012 Avg (October) 1.5154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5500 1.5023 1.5284
February 1.5592 1.5195 1.5357
March 1.5278 1.4707 1.4898
April 1.5093 1.4669 1.4867
May 1.5091 1.4663 1.4876
June 1.5566 1.4873 1.5309
July 1.5998 1.5170 1.5562
August 1.6259 1.5783 1.5986
September 1.6345 1.5992 1.6167
October 1.6463 1.6175 1.6289
November 1.6230 1.5989 1.6098
December 1.6404 1.6160 1.6291