2012 GBP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

214.4281 LKR

YEARLY LOW

174.3853 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

202.2026 LKR

2012 GBP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 214.4281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 174.3853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.0428 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.6075 to the December average rate of 206.6884, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 214.4281 was up 16.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 183.3286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,072,141 LKR

2011 Average 886,154 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 871,926 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 200,214.18 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

215.4676

173.0747

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 196.3095, compared to 208.0958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.7863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 196.3095

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.0958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 17.3395 LKR (High: 207.7629 / Low: 190.4234). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3177 LKR (High: 210.1127 / Low: 205.7950).

March Spread (Volatile) ±17.3395

November Spread (Stable) ±4.3177

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 4.4708 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 211.9349) against the same month in 2011 (average: 173.9187), the exchange rate shifted by +38.0161 (+21.86%).

2012 Avg (September) 211.9349

2011 Avg (September) 173.9187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	179.5167	174.3853	176.6075
February	196.8186	180.0049	185.6233
March	207.7629	190.4234	198.9348
April	213.8165	198.8280	205.9410
May	210.1913	203.7892	205.6995
June	209.5054	199.8438	205.0508
July	209.1333	202.3769	207.0182
August	209.9874	204.7449	207.5328
September	214.4281	209.0361	211.9349
October	209.5995	205.2759	207.4640
November	210.1127	205.7950	207.9362
December	208.9462	203.9975	206.6884