YEARLY HIGH
0.0171 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0142 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0160 LKR

2012 LAK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.0171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0142 to the December average rate of 0.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0171 was up 20.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86 LKR
2011 Average 69 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 71 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.78 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0168
0.0140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0156, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0013 LKR (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0142). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0142).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0166) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+21.32%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0166
2011 Avg (July) 0.0137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0143 0.0142 0.0142
February 0.0155 0.0142 0.0147
March 0.0164 0.0152 0.0158
April 0.0167 0.0157 0.0161
May 0.0165 0.0159 0.0162
June 0.0168 0.0162 0.0165
July 0.0171 0.0163 0.0166
August 0.0165 0.0164 0.0165
September 0.0166 0.0161 0.0164
October 0.0163 0.0160 0.0161
November 0.0163 0.0162 0.0163
December 0.0163 0.0159 0.0160