YEARLY HIGH
0.0387 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0331 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0357 ARS

2012 LKR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0379 to the December average rate of 0.0381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0387 was down 0.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0388, 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 194 ARS
2011 Average 187 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 165 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.01 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0385
0.0335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ARS 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 0.0354, compared to 0.0360 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) 0.0354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0028 ARS (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0353). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ARS (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0347).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0381) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.15%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0381
2011 Avg (December) 0.0376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0381 0.0378 0.0379
February 0.0381 0.0353 0.0370
March 0.0358 0.0334 0.0347
April 0.0350 0.0333 0.0342
May 0.0349 0.0338 0.0344
June 0.0345 0.0331 0.0340
July 0.0350 0.0337 0.0343
August 0.0350 0.0347 0.0349
September 0.0363 0.0350 0.0355
October 0.0367 0.0363 0.0366
November 0.0371 0.0365 0.0368
December 0.0387 0.0371 0.0381