2013 DJF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7495 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.7063 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7274 LKR

2013 DJF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DJF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.7495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.7063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0433 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7149 to the December average rate of 0.7345, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7495 was down 0.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7548, 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 3,748 LKR

2012 Average 3,578 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 3,531 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.35 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7489

0.7078

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 0.7147, compared to 0.7400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7147

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0238 LKR (High: 0.7354 / Low: 0.7116). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 LKR (High: 0.7405 / Low: 0.7367).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.7435) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.20%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.7435

2012 Avg (August) 0.7420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7187	0.7106	0.7149
February	0.7207	0.7084	0.7143
March	0.7193	0.7112	0.7149
April	0.7177	0.7063	0.7112
May	0.7149	0.7084	0.7118
June	0.7354	0.7116	0.7213
July	0.7427	0.7327	0.7386
August	0.7495	0.7392	0.7435
September	0.7490	0.7427	0.7455
October	0.7423	0.7358	0.7392
November	0.7405	0.7367	0.7388
December	0.7383	0.7317	0.7345