2012 KMF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3557 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2932 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3328 LKR

2012 KMF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.3557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.2932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0625 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2987 to the December average rate of 0.3413, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3557 was up 7.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,779 LKR

2011 Average 1,563 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,466 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.57 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3488

0.2941

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.3281, compared to 0.3376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3281

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0327 LKR (High: 0.3362 / Low: 0.3035). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 LKR (High: 0.3432 / Low: 0.3371).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0327

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.3442) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3239), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0203 (+6.28%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.3442

2011 Avg (April) 0.3239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3051	0.2932	0.2987
February	0.3362	0.3035	0.3157
March	0.3518	0.3239	0.3375
April	0.3557	0.3340	0.3442
May	0.3482	0.3321	0.3364
June	0.3434	0.3291	0.3361
July	0.3475	0.3196	0.3316
August	0.3338	0.3277	0.3313
September	0.3516	0.3336	0.3411
October	0.3432	0.3371	0.3403
November	0.3434	0.3362	0.3398
December	0.3454	0.3381	0.3413