YEARLY HIGH
0.0086 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0072 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0076 AUD

2012 LKR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.0072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0084 to the December average rate of 0.0075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0086 was down 10.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0096, 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 43 AUD
2011 Average 44 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 36 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.24 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0086
0.0071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AUD 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 0.0078, compared to 0.0074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0007 AUD (High: 0.0082 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AUD (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0073).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0084) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0091), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-6.74%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0084
2011 Avg (January) 0.0091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0086 0.0082 0.0084
February 0.0082 0.0075 0.0080
March 0.0078 0.0072 0.0076
April 0.0078 0.0073 0.0075
May 0.0079 0.0075 0.0078
June 0.0079 0.0073 0.0076
July 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073
August 0.0073 0.0072 0.0072
September 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073
October 0.0077 0.0074 0.0075
November 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
December 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075