YEARLY HIGH
20.1212 LKR
YEARLY LOW
18.0393 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.7891 LKR

2013 EGP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 20.1212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 18.0393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0820 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3614 to the December average rate of 18.9564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 20.1212 was down 9.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 22.1411, 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 100,606 LKR
2012 Average 105,076 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 90,196 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,409.86 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

19.4842
18.0104
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 18.6114, compared to 18.9667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.6114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 1.2629 LKR (High: 20.1212 / Low: 18.8584). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0652 LKR (High: 19.0668 / Low: 19.0016).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2629
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0652

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5124 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 19.3614) against the same month in 2012 (average: 18.8567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5047 (+2.68%).

2013 Avg (January) 19.3614
2012 Avg (January) 18.8567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.1212 18.8584 19.3614
February 18.9373 18.7930 18.8490
March 18.9063 18.5531 18.7010
April 18.6207 18.1947 18.3252
May 18.2755 18.0393 18.1333
June 18.5961 18.0626 18.2988
July 18.8315 18.5849 18.7229
August 19.0673 18.8047 18.8903
September 19.2814 19.0086 19.1770
October 19.1006 18.9523 19.0172
November 19.0668 19.0016 19.0366
December 19.0667 18.8129 18.9564