2012 KGS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9694 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.4261 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7324 LKR

2012 KGS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 2.9694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 2.4261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5434 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4394 to the December average rate of 2.7030, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9694 was up 19.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.4765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,847 LKR

2011 Average 11,988 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 12,130 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,716.87 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9837

2.3899

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.6561, compared to 2.8087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6561

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2151 LKR (High: 2.6466 / Low: 2.4315). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 LKR (High: 2.7672 / Low: 2.7453).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2151

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

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 0.1315 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2.8723) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4303 (+17.62%).

2012 Avg (September) 2.8723

2011 Avg (September) 2.4419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4568	2.4261	2.4394
February	2.6466	2.4315	2.5104
March	2.7946	2.6029	2.6938
April	2.8248	2.6775	2.7495
May	2.8109	2.6996	2.7459
June	2.8391	2.7455	2.7975
July	2.9265	2.7766	2.8454
August	2.9694	2.9159	2.9342
September	2.9694	2.7547	2.8723
October	2.7632	2.7223	2.7408
November	2.7672	2.7453	2.7564
December	2.7554	2.6730	2.7030