YEARLY HIGH
37.7803 LKR
YEARLY LOW
33.4729 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.7933 LKR

2013 ILS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 37.7803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 33.4729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3074 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9425 to the December average rate of 37.3478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 37.7803 was up 7.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 35.3032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188,902 LKR
2012 Average 165,493 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 167,364 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,537.21 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

37.6883
33.6020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 34.5939, compared to 36.9927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.5939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.9927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 1.7051 LKR (High: 35.9739 / Low: 34.2688). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4278 LKR (High: 37.2515 / Low: 36.8237).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.7051
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0706 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 37.1173) against the same month in 2012 (average: 33.3819), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7354 (+11.19%).

2013 Avg (September) 37.1173
2012 Avg (September) 33.3819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.2452 33.4729 33.9425
February 34.6433 34.1396 34.3121
March 34.9158 34.0865 34.4411
April 35.3189 34.4882 34.8054
May 35.4722 34.1099 34.7817
June 35.9739 34.2688 35.2805
July 36.9178 35.7785 36.4264
August 37.2911 36.4349 36.9327
September 37.7803 36.4183 37.1173
October 37.2432 36.7929 37.0467
November 37.2515 36.8237 37.0855
December 37.6673 37.1248 37.3478