2012 LKR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4675 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.3830 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4135 BTN

2012 LKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.3830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0845 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4497 to the December average rate of 0.4267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4675 was down 1.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4724, 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 2,337 BTN

2011 Average 2,110 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 1,915 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.52 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4558

0.3835

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BTN 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 0.4195, compared to 0.4075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4195

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0343 BTN (High: 0.4675 / Low: 0.4331). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 BTN (High: 0.3915 / Low: 0.3877).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0343

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0300 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4497) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0401 (+9.80%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4497

2011 Avg (January) 0.4096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4675	0.4331	0.4497
February	0.4325	0.4049	0.4197
March	0.4147	0.3840	0.4008
April	0.4079	0.3919	0.4018
May	0.4311	0.4068	0.4208
June	0.4294	0.4165	0.4242
July	0.4180	0.3848	0.4028
August	0.3915	0.3877	0.3895
September	0.4128	0.3830	0.3946
October	0.4171	0.3864	0.4105
November	0.4279	0.4122	0.4208
December	0.4339	0.4175	0.4267