2013 LBP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0881 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0831 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0856 LKR

2013 LBP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.0881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.0831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0843 to the December average rate of 0.0869, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0881 was down 1.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 441 LKR

2012 Average 424 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 416 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.15 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0880

0.0834

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0842, compared to 0.0871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0842

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0028 LKR (High: 0.0864 / Low: 0.0835). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.0872 / Low: 0.0868).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0874) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0878), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.40%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0874

2012 Avg (August) 0.0878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0849	0.0837	0.0843
February	0.0848	0.0836	0.0842
March	0.0848	0.0837	0.0842
April	0.0846	0.0831	0.0837
May	0.0841	0.0835	0.0839
June	0.0864	0.0835	0.0848
July	0.0872	0.0862	0.0868
August	0.0881	0.0871	0.0874
September	0.0881	0.0873	0.0876
October	0.0872	0.0865	0.0868
November	0.0872	0.0868	0.0870
December	0.0871	0.0865	0.0869