YEARLY HIGH
216.6393 LKR
YEARLY LOW
187.9952 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
202.0757 LKR

2013 FKP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FKP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 216.6393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 187.9952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.6441 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.6676 to the December average rate of 214.2290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 216.6393 was up 1.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 214.4744, 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 1,083,196 LKR
2012 Average 1,011,190 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 939,976 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,220.53 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

216.5232
188.9930
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 195.7824, compared to 208.3691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.5868 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 195.7824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.3691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 9.8807 LKR (High: 202.0965 / Low: 192.2158). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8173 LKR (High: 216.6393 / Low: 212.8220).

June Spread (Volatile) ±9.8807
December Spread (Stable) ±3.8173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.2976 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 214.2290) against the same month in 2012 (average: 206.7199), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5091 (+3.63%).

2013 Avg (December) 214.2290
2012 Avg (December) 206.7199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 207.3265 199.5318 202.6676
February 199.5224 192.9039 196.3700
March 193.2421 187.9952 191.2872
April 196.9137 191.0028 193.0702
May 197.2061 190.2130 193.1981
June 202.0965 192.2158 198.1010
July 202.5065 194.5807 199.1111
August 206.6744 199.3057 204.6311
September 213.3609 206.1232 210.1619
October 213.1330 209.1362 210.8070
November 214.8239 208.4931 211.2746
December 216.6393 212.8220 214.2290