2012 KPW to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1489 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1265 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1417 LKR

2012 KPW to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 0.1489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.1265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0224 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1265 to the December average rate of 0.1423, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1489 was down 82.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8585, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 744 LKR

2011 Average 3,786 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 632 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.01 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1496

0.1244

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1383, compared to 0.1451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1383

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0107 LKR (High: 0.1372 / Low: 0.1265). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.1266 / Low: 0.1265).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1475) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8291), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6816 (-82.21%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1475

2011 Avg (July) 0.8291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1266	0.1265	0.1265
February	0.1372	0.1265	0.1305
March	0.1453	0.1347	0.1397
April	0.1472	0.1391	0.1429
May	0.1467	0.1408	0.1436
June	0.1487	0.1444	0.1466
July	0.1489	0.1449	0.1475
August	0.1473	0.1463	0.1467
September	0.1471	0.1438	0.1462
October	0.1446	0.1424	0.1434
November	0.1454	0.1442	0.1448
December	0.1447	0.1410	0.1423