2012 GTQ to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.1653 LKR

YEARLY LOW

14.4830 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.2774 LKR

2012 GTQ to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 17.1653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 14.4830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6823 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5708 to the December average rate of 16.2336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.1653 was up 17.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.6374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85,827 LKR

2011 Average 70,967 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 72,415 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,411.52 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

17.1866

14.3330

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 15.9967, compared to 16.5581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9967

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 1.3636 LKR (High: 16.9808 / Low: 15.6172). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1710 LKR (High: 14.6540 / Low: 14.4830).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3636

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1710

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3471 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 16.9488) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.0939), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8549 (+20.26%).

2012 Avg (July) 16.9488

2011 Avg (July) 14.0939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.6540	14.4830	14.5708
February	15.9544	14.6690	15.1013
March	16.9808	15.6172	16.2493
April	17.0215	16.2861	16.6230
May	16.9304	16.2652	16.6081
June	17.1356	16.5612	16.8277
July	17.1653	16.6352	16.9488
August	16.8739	16.6532	16.7842
September	16.7338	16.1598	16.5044
October	16.6122	16.0451	16.2969
November	16.7120	16.4215	16.5807
December	16.4695	15.9697	16.2336