2013 LKR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5087 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.4203 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4529 BTN

2013 LKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.5087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.4203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0884 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4282 to the December average rate of 0.4732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5087 was up 8.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4675, 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 2,544 BTN

2012 Average 2,067 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 2,102 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 441.93 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4875

0.4188

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 0.4338, compared to 0.4721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4338

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0495 BTN (High: 0.5087 / Low: 0.4593). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 BTN (High: 0.4310 / Low: 0.4279).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0495

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.4747) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3895), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0852 (+21.88%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.4747

2012 Avg (August) 0.3895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4343	0.4214	0.4282
February	0.4278	0.4203	0.4245
March	0.4310	0.4279	0.4292
April	0.4367	0.4257	0.4315
May	0.4459	0.4251	0.4347
June	0.4656	0.4464	0.4544
July	0.4630	0.4481	0.4555
August	0.5087	0.4593	0.4747
September	0.5072	0.4705	0.4818
October	0.4749	0.4661	0.4698
November	0.4850	0.4710	0.4774
December	0.4763	0.4669	0.4732