YEARLY HIGH
0.0165 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0138 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0153 BRL

2012 LKR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.0165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0157 to the December average rate of 0.0162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0165 was down 4.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0172, 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 82 BRL
2011 Average 76 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 69 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.06 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0164
0.0141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BRL 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 0.0150, compared to 0.0156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0013 BRL (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0139). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BRL (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0152).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0162) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.72%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0162
2011 Avg (December) 0.0161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0164 0.0153 0.0157
February 0.0153 0.0139 0.0147
March 0.0149 0.0138 0.0143
April 0.0146 0.0141 0.0144
May 0.0159 0.0147 0.0153
June 0.0157 0.0152 0.0155
July 0.0157 0.0149 0.0153
August 0.0155 0.0152 0.0153
September 0.0157 0.0152 0.0154
October 0.0159 0.0156 0.0157
November 0.0162 0.0156 0.0159
December 0.0165 0.0161 0.0162