YEARLY HIGH
0.0112 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0098 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0106 LKR

2012 IRR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IRR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.0112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.0098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0101 to the December average rate of 0.0104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0112 was down 9.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56 LKR
2011 Average 53 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 49 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.92 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0109
0.0100
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IRR 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 0.0105, compared to 0.0106 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) 0.0105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 LKR (High: 0.0111 / Low: 0.0103). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0106 / Low: 0.0105).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0108) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.50%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0108
2011 Avg (April) 0.0106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0103 0.0101 0.0101
February 0.0105 0.0098 0.0101
March 0.0111 0.0103 0.0106
April 0.0112 0.0106 0.0108
May 0.0108 0.0103 0.0105
June 0.0109 0.0106 0.0108
July 0.0109 0.0106 0.0108
August 0.0108 0.0107 0.0108
September 0.0109 0.0105 0.0107
October 0.0106 0.0104 0.0105
November 0.0106 0.0105 0.0106
December 0.0106 0.0103 0.0104