YEARLY HIGH
17.0149 COP
YEARLY LOW
13.2406 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.1248 COP

2012 LKR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 17.0149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 13.2406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7743 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2328 to the December average rate of 13.9915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.0149 was down 5.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.9634, 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 85,074 COP
2011 Average 83,597 COP
Yearly Trough Low 66,203 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,871.49 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.5115
13.1675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to COP 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 14.4534, compared to 13.7962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.3866 COP (High: 15.8019 / Low: 14.4153). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1709 COP (High: 14.0441 / Low: 13.8731).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3866
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1709

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 1.1354 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 16.2328) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.8829), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6501 (-3.85%).

2012 Avg (January) 16.2328
2011 Avg (January) 16.8829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.0149 15.8704 16.2328
February 15.8019 14.4153 15.1892
March 14.6488 13.4620 14.0538
April 14.1648 13.3591 13.7778
May 14.1425 13.5879 13.8878
June 14.0337 13.3535 13.5788
July 13.7548 13.2406 13.4461
August 13.8305 13.5117 13.6702
September 13.9285 13.5487 13.7078
October 14.0817 13.9048 13.9871
November 14.0441 13.8731 13.9743
December 14.1344 13.8545 13.9915