YEARLY HIGH
74.0746 BYR
YEARLY LOW
60.5013 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.6289 BYR

2012 LKR to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 74.0746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 60.5013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.5732 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.7281 to the December average rate of 67.0306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 74.0746 was down 7.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 79.8615, 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 370,373 BYR
2011 Average 195,878 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 302,507 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,866.05 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

74.8330
61.5738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BYR 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 66.3049, compared to 64.9530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.3049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.9530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 8.3299 BYR (High: 73.6914 / Low: 65.3615). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6074 BYR (High: 66.0852 / Low: 65.4778).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.3299
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.9107 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 73.7281) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.1600), the exchange rate shifted by +46.5680 (+171.46%).

2012 Avg (January) 73.7281
2011 Avg (January) 27.1600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.0746 73.3408 73.7281
February 73.6914 65.3615 70.5130
March 67.5288 61.3569 64.6023
April 64.7924 60.5013 62.6788
May 63.9072 62.1386 63.2416
June 64.6216 62.1747 63.0654
July 64.0750 62.2645 63.0742
August 63.7625 62.9233 63.2592
September 65.8444 63.5824 64.2955
October 67.1152 65.6429 66.2925
November 66.0852 65.4778 65.7659
December 67.7115 65.8015 67.0306