2013 JMD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3830 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.2288 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2956 LKR

2013 JMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.3830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.2288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1542 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3699 to the December average rate of 1.2520, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3830 was down 9.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5270, 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 6,915 LKR

2012 Average 7,218 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,144 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 771.19 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3817

1.2402

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 1.3118, compared to 1.2795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3118

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0466 LKR (High: 1.3785 / Low: 1.3319). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 LKR (High: 1.2860 / Low: 1.2743).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0466

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0425 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.3699) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0485 (+3.67%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.3699

2012 Avg (January) 1.3215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3830	1.3623	1.3699
February	1.3785	1.3319	1.3526
March	1.3381	1.2919	1.3100
April	1.2927	1.2615	1.2755
May	1.2860	1.2743	1.2810
June	1.2947	1.2709	1.2818
July	1.3036	1.2910	1.2974
August	1.3113	1.2984	1.3026
September	1.3112	1.2850	1.2992
October	1.2796	1.2505	1.2615
November	1.2805	1.2510	1.2644
December	1.2743	1.2288	1.2520