YEARLY HIGH
3.1920 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.0509 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1006 LKR

2013 DOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.1920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 3.0509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1411 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1399 to the December average rate of 3.0727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.1920 was down 10.60% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.5706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,960 LKR
2012 Average 16,345 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 15,254 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 705.74 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.1466
3.0658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 3.0975, compared to 3.1037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0813 LKR (High: 3.1920 / Low: 3.1108). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 LKR (High: 3.0999 / Low: 3.0797).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0813
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.1399) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.9339), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2060 (+7.02%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.1399
2012 Avg (January) 2.9339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1920 3.1108 3.1399
February 3.1388 3.0942 3.1119
March 3.1308 3.0673 3.0913
April 3.0953 3.0509 3.0726
May 3.0852 3.0644 3.0739
June 3.1351 3.0605 3.0956
July 3.1540 3.1161 3.1376
August 3.1476 3.1058 3.1252
September 3.1248 3.0995 3.1117
October 3.1113 3.0705 3.0873
November 3.0999 3.0797 3.0880
December 3.0936 3.0544 3.0727