YEARLY HIGH
0.0108 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0052 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0083 LKR

2013 IRR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the IRR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.0108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0103 to the December average rate of 0.0053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -48.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0108 was down 4.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0112, 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 54 LKR
2012 Average 53 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 26 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0112
0.0047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0103, compared to 0.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0055 LKR (High: 0.0108 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0053).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.0107) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0108), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.94%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0107
2012 Avg (July) 0.0108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0104 0.0103 0.0103
February 0.0104 0.0102 0.0103
March 0.0104 0.0102 0.0103
April 0.0104 0.0102 0.0103
May 0.0103 0.0102 0.0103
June 0.0106 0.0103 0.0104
July 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
August 0.0108 0.0053 0.0055
September 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
October 0.0053 0.0053 0.0053
November 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
December 0.0053 0.0053 0.0053