YEARLY HIGH
0.0157 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0134 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0141 AWG

2012 LKR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 0.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0157 to the December average rate of 0.0140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0157 was down 3.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0164, 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 79 AWG
2011 Average 81 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 67 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.90 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0159
0.0133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AWG 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 0.0144, compared to 0.0137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0012 AWG (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0145). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AWG (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0157).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0157) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0162), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-2.65%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0157
2011 Avg (January) 0.0162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0157 0.0157 0.0157
February 0.0157 0.0145 0.0153
March 0.0148 0.0137 0.0143
April 0.0143 0.0135 0.0139
May 0.0141 0.0136 0.0139
June 0.0138 0.0134 0.0136
July 0.0137 0.0134 0.0135
August 0.0136 0.0135 0.0136
September 0.0138 0.0135 0.0136
October 0.0140 0.0138 0.0139
November 0.0138 0.0137 0.0137
December 0.0141 0.0137 0.0140