YEARLY HIGH
8.1396 CDF
YEARLY LOW
6.8298 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2278 CDF

2012 LKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 8.1396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 6.8298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3098 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0066 to the December average rate of 7.2244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.1396 was down 3.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.4050, 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 40,698 CDF
2011 Average 41,244 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 34,149 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,549.04 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.1126
6.8415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CDF 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 7.3766, compared to 7.0790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.7074 CDF (High: 8.1072 / Low: 7.3998). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0534 CDF (High: 7.0180 / Low: 6.9646).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7074
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0534

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 0.5058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 8.0066) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.1789), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1723 (-2.11%).

2012 Avg (January) 8.0066
2011 Avg (January) 8.1789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1396 7.9474 8.0066
February 8.1072 7.3998 7.8013
March 7.5920 6.9946 7.2955
April 7.3796 6.9030 7.1214
May 7.2177 6.9237 7.0873
June 7.1411 6.8298 6.9474
July 7.0937 6.8408 6.9475
August 7.0180 6.9646 6.9995
September 7.1383 6.9784 7.0241
October 7.2154 7.1134 7.1675
November 7.1665 7.0679 7.1110
December 7.2660 7.1611 7.2244