YEARLY HIGH
0.1204 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0981 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1133 LKR

2012 KRW to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 0.1204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0997 to the December average rate of 0.1191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1204 was up 15.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 602,197 LKR
2011 Average 499,323 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 490,573 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,624.36 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1218
0.0976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.1090, compared to 0.1176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0090 LKR (High: 0.1103 / Low: 0.1013). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 LKR (High: 0.1171 / Low: 0.1163).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.1198) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0217 (+22.12%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.1198
2011 Avg (November) 0.0981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1015 0.0981 0.0997
February 0.1103 0.1013 0.1045
March 0.1166 0.1078 0.1116
April 0.1162 0.1104 0.1133
May 0.1147 0.1103 0.1116
June 0.1170 0.1104 0.1133
July 0.1179 0.1135 0.1162
August 0.1171 0.1163 0.1166
September 0.1183 0.1159 0.1171
October 0.1193 0.1152 0.1167
November 0.1204 0.1190 0.1198
December 0.1204 0.1180 0.1191