2012 HKD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 HKD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the HKD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 17.3100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 14.6559.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6541 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6665 to the December average rate of 16.5303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.3100 was up 17.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.6806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
HKD to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.0372, compared to 16.8487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8115 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.2385 LKR (High: 15.9169 / Low: 14.6784). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 LKR (High: 14.6818 / Low: 14.6559).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3204 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 17.1118) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.0554), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0564 (+21.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6818 | 14.6559 | 14.6665 |
| February | 15.9169 | 14.6784 | 15.1419 |
| March | 16.8491 | 15.6241 | 16.1935 |
| April | 17.0701 | 16.1263 | 16.5729 |
| May | 17.0055 | 16.3291 | 16.6439 |
| June | 17.2515 | 16.7554 | 17.0045 |
| July | 17.3100 | 16.8139 | 17.1118 |
| August | 17.0905 | 16.9746 | 17.0251 |
| September | 17.0716 | 16.6867 | 16.9683 |
| October | 16.7944 | 16.5342 | 16.6479 |
| November | 16.8777 | 16.7471 | 16.8090 |
| December | 16.8014 | 16.3712 | 16.5303 |