YEARLY HIGH
4.5117 CRC
YEARLY LOW
3.7106 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9526 CRC

2012 LKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 4.5117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 3.7106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8011 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4579 to the December average rate of 3.9118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.5117 was down 3.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.6952, 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 22,559 CRC
2011 Average 22,710 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 18,553 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,005.40 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.5265
3.7037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CRC 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 4.0769, compared to 3.8284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.3902 CRC (High: 4.5117 / Low: 4.1215). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0281 CRC (High: 3.8478 / Low: 3.8197).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3902
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0281

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 0.2976 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 4.3437) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.4936), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1498 (-3.33%).

2012 Avg (February) 4.3437
2011 Avg (February) 4.4936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5027 4.4217 4.4579
February 4.5117 4.1215 4.3437
March 4.2277 3.8721 4.0461
April 4.0443 3.8107 3.9231
May 3.9919 3.7991 3.8997
June 3.8783 3.7282 3.7909
July 3.8456 3.7106 3.7722
August 3.8109 3.7680 3.7836
September 3.8720 3.7550 3.7957
October 3.8994 3.8370 3.8716
November 3.8478 3.8197 3.8352
December 4.0060 3.8379 3.9118