YEARLY HIGH
3.3597 AMD
YEARLY LOW
3.0752 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1957 AMD

2013 LKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 3.3597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 3.0752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2846 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1953 to the December average rate of 3.1260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.3597 was down 1.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.4171, 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 16,799 AMD
2012 Average 15,745 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 15,376 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,422.88 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.3508
3.0869
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 3.2663, compared to 3.1251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1539 AMD (High: 3.3237 / Low: 3.1698). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 AMD (High: 3.1267 / Low: 3.1078).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1539
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 3.3288) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.0466), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2822 (+9.26%).

2013 Avg (April) 3.3288
2012 Avg (April) 3.0466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2252 3.1619 3.1953
February 3.2198 3.1959 3.2101
March 3.3235 3.2111 3.2839
April 3.3597 3.2632 3.3288
May 3.3308 3.2750 3.3148
June 3.3237 3.1698 3.2651
July 3.1859 3.1408 3.1586
August 3.1473 3.0752 3.1131
September 3.1241 3.0858 3.1089
October 3.1442 3.1051 3.1268
November 3.1267 3.1078 3.1174
December 3.1385 3.1096 3.1260