2012 GIP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

213.8428 LKR

YEARLY LOW

174.3968 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

202.3268 LKR

2012 GIP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 213.8428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 174.3968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.4460 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.6203 to the December average rate of 205.7071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 213.8428 was up 16.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 183.3507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,069,214 LKR

2011 Average 885,892 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 871,984 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 197,229.75 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

214.5558

173.1716

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 196.2980, compared to 208.3556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.0576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 196.2980

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.3556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 17.3068 LKR (High: 197.2847 / Low: 179.9779). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3388 LKR (High: 208.9881 / Low: 206.6493).

February Spread (Volatile) ±17.3068

November Spread (Stable) ±2.3388

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 4.2833 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 205.9041) against the same month in 2011 (average: 180.4825), the exchange rate shifted by +25.4216 (+14.09%).

2012 Avg (April) 205.9041

2011 Avg (April) 180.4825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	179.5373	174.3968	176.6203
February	197.2847	179.9779	185.6868
March	207.7345	190.4811	198.9403
April	213.8428	198.7917	205.9041
May	210.3275	203.9435	205.7154
June	209.1779	199.9165	204.9213
July	211.3676	205.3774	209.1548
August	210.6905	207.4468	209.2589
September	212.7456	207.8097	211.1071
October	209.0177	205.0452	206.8238
November	208.9881	206.6493	208.0822
December	208.3590	203.5672	205.7071