2012 JMD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5270 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.3157 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4435 LKR

2012 JMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 1.5270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.3157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2113 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3215 to the December average rate of 1.3935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5270 was up 15.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,635 LKR

2011 Average 6,432 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,578 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,056.55 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5205

1.3034

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 1.4340, compared to 1.4530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4340

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.1144 LKR (High: 1.5087 / Low: 1.3944). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 LKR (High: 1.3271 / Low: 1.3157).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1144

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0419 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.5024) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2166 (+16.84%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.5024

2011 Avg (June) 1.2858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3271	1.3157	1.3215
February	1.4264	1.3198	1.3604
March	1.5087	1.3944	1.4511
April	1.5264	1.4478	1.4844
May	1.5097	1.4595	1.4842
June	1.5270	1.4826	1.5024
July	1.5213	1.4677	1.4990
August	1.4866	1.4750	1.4818
September	1.4889	1.4438	1.4737
October	1.4476	1.4266	1.4346
November	1.4431	1.4277	1.4354
December	1.4285	1.3720	1.3935