2012 FKP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

214.4744 LKR

YEARLY LOW

174.3533 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

202.2077 LKR

2012 FKP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 214.4744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 174.3533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.1211 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.6170 to the December average rate of 206.7199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 214.4744 was up 17.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 183.3111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,072,372 LKR

2011 Average 886,147 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 871,766 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 200,605.73 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

215.4772

173.0843

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 196.3149, compared to 208.1006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.7857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 196.3149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.1006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 17.2248 LKR (High: 207.7229 / Low: 190.4981). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2010 LKR (High: 210.0913 / Low: 205.8903).

March Spread (Volatile) ±17.2248

November Spread (Stable) ±4.2010

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.4882 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 211.9444) against the same month in 2011 (average: 173.9440), the exchange rate shifted by +38.0005 (+21.85%).

2012 Avg (September) 211.9444

2011 Avg (September) 173.9440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	179.5795	174.3533	176.6170
February	197.2050	180.0015	185.6774
March	207.7229	190.4981	198.9444
April	213.8093	198.8557	205.9114
May	210.3288	203.8171	205.6941
June	209.5054	199.8705	205.0451
July	209.0645	202.2649	207.0226
August	209.9588	204.5127	207.5099
September	214.4744	209.1143	211.9444
October	209.9063	205.2687	207.4563
November	210.0913	205.8903	207.9502
December	208.9679	204.5658	206.7199