YEARLY HIGH
0.0090 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0073 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0079 CAD

2012 LKR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.0073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0089 to the December average rate of 0.0077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0090 was down 5.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0096, 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 45 CAD
2011 Average 45 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 37 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.36 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0091
0.0073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CAD 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 0.0081, compared to 0.0076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0008 CAD (High: 0.0088 / Low: 0.0080). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CAD (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0076).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0089) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0090), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.72%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0089
2011 Avg (January) 0.0090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
February 0.0088 0.0080 0.0085
March 0.0082 0.0076 0.0079
April 0.0080 0.0074 0.0077
May 0.0079 0.0076 0.0078
June 0.0080 0.0076 0.0078
July 0.0078 0.0076 0.0076
August 0.0076 0.0075 0.0075
September 0.0076 0.0073 0.0074
October 0.0077 0.0076 0.0076
November 0.0077 0.0076 0.0077
December 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077