2012 KES to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5936 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.3002 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5101 LKR

2012 KES to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 1.5936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.3002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2934 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3225 to the December average rate of 1.4902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5936 was up 15.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,968 LKR

2011 Average 6,256 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,501 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,467.08 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6018

1.2971

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 1.4819, compared to 1.5383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4819

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1310 LKR (High: 1.4902 / Low: 1.3592). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 LKR (High: 1.5781 / Low: 1.5621).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1310

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0389 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.5764) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3588 (+29.46%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.5764

2011 Avg (July) 1.2177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3578	1.3002	1.3225
February	1.4902	1.3592	1.4139
March	1.5846	1.4622	1.5167
April	1.5904	1.5066	1.5476
May	1.5583	1.5190	1.5336
June	1.5924	1.5154	1.5569
July	1.5936	1.5456	1.5764
August	1.5781	1.5621	1.5706
September	1.5742	1.5136	1.5546
October	1.5271	1.5045	1.5158
November	1.5319	1.5145	1.5219
December	1.5193	1.4762	1.4902