YEARLY HIGH
0.0166 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0134 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0141 TRY

2012 LKR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0162 to the December average rate of 0.0140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0166 was down 3.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83 TRY
2011 Average 76 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 67 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.05 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0164
0.0133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TRY 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 0.0145, compared to 0.0138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0013 TRY (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0142). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 TRY (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0136).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0162) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+14.41%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0162
2011 Avg (January) 0.0141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0166 0.0156 0.0162
February 0.0155 0.0142 0.0150
March 0.0147 0.0138 0.0142
April 0.0143 0.0134 0.0139
May 0.0142 0.0136 0.0140
June 0.0143 0.0135 0.0138
July 0.0140 0.0135 0.0137
August 0.0138 0.0135 0.0136
September 0.0139 0.0136 0.0137
October 0.0142 0.0138 0.0140
November 0.0139 0.0136 0.0138
December 0.0142 0.0137 0.0140