YEARLY HIGH
0.0144 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0124 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0136 LKR

2012 IDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.0144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0126 to the December average rate of 0.0133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0144 was up 11.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 143,971 LKR
2011 Average 125,977 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 123,691 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,280.29 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0142
0.0124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0135, compared to 0.0137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0011 LKR (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0132). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0139).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0140) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+10.09%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0140
2011 Avg (April) 0.0127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0128 0.0124 0.0126
February 0.0136 0.0127 0.0130
March 0.0143 0.0132 0.0137
April 0.0144 0.0137 0.0140
May 0.0141 0.0137 0.0139
June 0.0142 0.0138 0.0140
July 0.0143 0.0138 0.0141
August 0.0140 0.0139 0.0139
September 0.0140 0.0135 0.0138
October 0.0135 0.0134 0.0134
November 0.0136 0.0135 0.0135
December 0.0136 0.0131 0.0133