YEARLY HIGH
0.0499 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0385 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0424 ARS

2013 LKR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0390 to the December average rate of 0.0484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0499 was up 28.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0387, 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 249 ARS
2012 Average 178 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 193 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.71 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0494
0.0381
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 0.0404, compared to 0.0443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0031 ARS (High: 0.0499 / Low: 0.0468). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ARS (High: 0.0396 / Low: 0.0394).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0484) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+27.15%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0484
2012 Avg (December) 0.0381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0394 0.0385 0.0390
February 0.0396 0.0394 0.0395
March 0.0405 0.0396 0.0401
April 0.0411 0.0404 0.0409
May 0.0417 0.0409 0.0414
June 0.0420 0.0412 0.0416
July 0.0418 0.0412 0.0414
August 0.0427 0.0418 0.0423
September 0.0438 0.0426 0.0433
October 0.0451 0.0440 0.0446
November 0.0468 0.0452 0.0458
December 0.0499 0.0468 0.0484