YEARLY HIGH
4.4638 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.7580 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1047 LKR

2012 GMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 4.4638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 3.7580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7058 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8412 to the December average rate of 4.1324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.4638 was up 7.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.1432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,319 LKR
2011 Average 19,623 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 18,790 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,529.09 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.3977
3.7907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 4.1171, compared to 4.0924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.5585 LKR (High: 4.3857 / Low: 3.8272). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1004 LKR (High: 4.0163 / Low: 3.9158).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5585
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1004

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1669 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 4.3471) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.0025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3446 (+8.61%).

2012 Avg (April) 4.3471
2011 Avg (April) 4.0025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9742 3.7580 3.8412
February 4.2024 3.7650 3.8691
March 4.3192 3.9417 4.1210
April 4.4638 4.2612 4.3471
May 4.3815 4.2091 4.2550
June 4.3393 4.1919 4.2689
July 4.3197 4.1328 4.2208
August 4.2045 3.9485 4.1486
September 4.0163 3.9158 3.9817
October 3.9281 3.7843 3.8537
November 4.3857 3.8272 4.2170
December 4.3167 3.9026 4.1324