2012 DJF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7548 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.6367 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7154 LKR

2012 DJF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 0.7548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.6367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1181 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6385 to the December average rate of 0.7207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7548 was up 17.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,774 LKR

2011 Average 3,109 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 3,183 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 590.29 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7566

0.6278

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.6965, compared to 0.7343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6965

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0540 LKR (High: 0.6913 / Low: 0.6373). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 LKR (High: 0.6394 / Low: 0.6367).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0540

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.7459) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1299 (+21.09%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.7459

2011 Avg (July) 0.6160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6394	0.6367	0.6385
February	0.6913	0.6373	0.6582
March	0.7295	0.6767	0.7035
April	0.7385	0.6982	0.7192
May	0.7388	0.7089	0.7222
June	0.7475	0.7255	0.7375
July	0.7548	0.7332	0.7459
August	0.7439	0.7396	0.7420
September	0.7450	0.7259	0.7391
October	0.7319	0.7203	0.7255
November	0.7363	0.7289	0.7325
December	0.7330	0.7114	0.7207