YEARLY HIGH
3.4171 AMD
YEARLY LOW
2.9620 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1494 AMD

2012 LKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 3.4171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 2.9620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4551 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3997 to the December average rate of 3.1666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.4171 was down 2.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.5015, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,086 AMD
2011 Average 16,848 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 14,810 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,275.52 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.4350
3.0113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AMD 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 3.1786, compared to 3.1201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2502 AMD (High: 3.4055 / Low: 3.1553). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 AMD (High: 3.4171 / Low: 3.3859).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2502
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2149 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 3.3997) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.2866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1131 (+3.44%).

2012 Avg (January) 3.3997
2011 Avg (January) 3.2866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4171 3.3859 3.3997
February 3.4055 3.1553 3.3126
March 3.2152 2.9716 3.0977
April 3.1242 2.9620 3.0466
May 3.1099 3.0269 3.0782
June 3.1766 3.0936 3.1371
July 3.1299 2.9993 3.0609
August 3.1389 3.0910 3.1113
September 3.1339 3.0861 3.1051
October 3.1795 3.1156 3.1513
November 3.1434 3.1115 3.1252
December 3.1884 3.1124 3.1666