YEARLY HIGH
22.1411 LKR
YEARLY LOW
18.8323 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.0122 LKR

2012 EGP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 22.1411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 18.8323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3088 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8567 to the December average rate of 20.7991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 22.1411 was up 15.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.1294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110,706 LKR
2011 Average 92,959 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 94,161 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,544.15 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

22.1860
18.5541
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 20.6101, compared to 21.4143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.6101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 1.5928 LKR (High: 21.6802 / Low: 20.0873). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0630 LKR (High: 18.8953 / Low: 18.8323).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5928
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0630

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5462 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 21.8833) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18.3759), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5074 (+19.09%).

2012 Avg (July) 21.8833
2011 Avg (July) 18.3759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8953 18.8323 18.8567
February 20.4542 18.8706 19.4580
March 21.6802 20.0873 20.8258
April 21.9067 20.7352 21.3051
May 21.8548 20.9667 21.3915
June 22.0865 21.5255 21.8237
July 22.1411 21.4995 21.8833
August 21.8087 21.6614 21.7175
September 21.7699 21.1458 21.5856
October 21.3110 21.0391 21.1550
November 21.3965 21.2828 21.3453
December 21.2992 20.1684 20.7991