2013 LKR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0160 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0150 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0155 BBD

2013 LKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0158 to the December average rate of 0.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0160 was down 9.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0176, 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 80 BBD

2012 Average 79 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 75 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.68 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0159

0.0150

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BBD 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 0.0158, compared to 0.0152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0158

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0153). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0152).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.0159) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.02%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.0159

2012 Avg (April) 0.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0159	0.0157	0.0158
February	0.0159	0.0157	0.0158
March	0.0159	0.0157	0.0158
April	0.0160	0.0157	0.0159
May	0.0159	0.0158	0.0158
June	0.0158	0.0153	0.0156
July	0.0153	0.0152	0.0152
August	0.0152	0.0150	0.0151
September	0.0152	0.0150	0.0151
October	0.0153	0.0152	0.0153
November	0.0153	0.0152	0.0153
December	0.0153	0.0152	0.0153