2013 FKP to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |