2013 GIP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

216.6393 LKR

YEARLY LOW

190.2130 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

203.3644 LKR

2013 GIP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GIP 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 May 28, dropping to 190.2130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.4263 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.6392 to the December average rate of 214.2290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 216.6393 was up 1.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 213.8428, 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 1,083,196 LKR

2012 Average 1,011,806 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 951,065 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,131.39 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

216.3321

191.0950

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 198.3596, 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 10.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 198.3596

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.3691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 11.1862 LKR (High: 202.1891 / Low: 191.0028). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0521 LKR (High: 203.6885 / Low: 201.6364).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.1862

March Spread (Stable) ±2.0521

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.2360 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2360

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: 205.7071), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5219 (+4.14%).

2013 Avg (December) 214.2290

2012 Avg (December) 205.7071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	205.6739	201.0703	202.6392
February	203.7878	198.4833	200.2046
March	203.6885	201.6364	202.6253
April	202.1891	191.0028	193.3894
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