YEARLY HIGH
175.0109 LKR
YEARLY LOW
144.2516 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
163.9475 LKR

2012 EUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 175.0109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 144.2516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.7593 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.9199 to the December average rate of 168.0574, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 175.0109 was up 7.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 163.0836, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 875,054 LKR
2011 Average 769,204 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 721,258 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,796.65 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

171.6137
144.6751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 161.4247, compared to 166.4703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 161.4247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 166.4703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 16.2675 LKR (High: 165.8919 / Low: 149.6244). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7802 LKR (High: 170.1008 / Low: 166.3206).

February Spread (Volatile) ±16.2675
December Spread (Stable) ±3.7802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.9657 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 169.3688) against the same month in 2011 (average: 159.4390), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9298 (+6.23%).

2012 Avg (April) 169.3688
2011 Avg (April) 159.4390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.2119 144.2516 146.9199
February 165.8919 149.6244 155.4122
March 173.3250 159.1287 166.0495
April 175.0109 164.3229 169.3688
May 171.3641 163.2451 165.4031
June 169.2057 161.8861 165.3946
July 168.6321 157.3655 163.1621
August 166.4190 160.4212 163.7086
September 173.3895 166.2680 169.3296
October 169.1805 165.2206 167.4292
November 169.1793 165.3935 167.1352
December 170.1008 166.3206 168.0574