2013 LKR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.5746 BIF

YEARLY LOW

11.5364 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.0080 BIF

2013 LKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 12.5746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 11.5364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0382 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9564 to the December average rate of 11.8239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.5746 was up 3.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.1561, 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 62,873 BIF

2012 Average 55,047 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 57,682 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,191.07 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

12.5489

11.5418

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BIF 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 12.2739, compared to 11.7421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2739

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.6464 BIF (High: 12.4952 / Low: 11.8488). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0722 BIF (High: 11.8466 / Low: 11.7744).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6464

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0722

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3600 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 12.4650) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.2263), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2387 (+21.89%).

2013 Avg (April) 12.4650

2012 Avg (April) 10.2263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.3629	11.7786	11.9564
February	12.5101	12.1446	12.3640
March	12.4952	11.8488	12.2834
April	12.5746	12.3650	12.4650
May	12.5428	12.2623	12.4349
June	12.3179	11.8547	12.1397
July	11.8959	11.6371	11.7796
August	11.7049	11.5364	11.6432
September	11.6796	11.5488	11.6257
October	11.8558	11.6879	11.7712
November	11.8466	11.7744	11.8089
December	11.8671	11.7834	11.8239