YEARLY HIGH
0.1480 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1393 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1435 LKR

2013 KPW to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KPW to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.1480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.1393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1409 to the December average rate of 0.1453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1480 was down 0.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1489, 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 740 LKR
2012 Average 709 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 697 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.45 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1479
0.1394
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 0.1409, compared to 0.1460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0048 LKR (High: 0.1452 / Low: 0.1404). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.1458 / Low: 0.1455).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.1467) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1467), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.03%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.1467
2012 Avg (August) 0.1467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1418 0.1402 0.1409
February 0.1417 0.1402 0.1408
March 0.1416 0.1402 0.1409
April 0.1412 0.1393 0.1401
May 0.1408 0.1398 0.1403
June 0.1452 0.1404 0.1423
July 0.1463 0.1451 0.1458
August 0.1480 0.1461 0.1467
September 0.1478 0.1467 0.1471
October 0.1463 0.1451 0.1456
November 0.1458 0.1455 0.1457
December 0.1458 0.1452 0.1453