YEARLY HIGH
0.7647 CVE
YEARLY LOW
0.6315 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6752 CVE

2012 LKR to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.7647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.6315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1332 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7515 to the December average rate of 0.6576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7647 was down 0.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7715, 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 3,823 CVE
2011 Average 3,587 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 3,158 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 665.82 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7614
0.6420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CVE 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 0.6859, compared to 0.6645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0703 CVE (High: 0.7380 / Low: 0.6677). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 CVE (High: 0.6672 / Low: 0.6533).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0703
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0464 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.7515) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+0.94%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.7515
2011 Avg (January) 0.7445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7647 0.7354 0.7515
February 0.7380 0.6677 0.7120
March 0.6933 0.6382 0.6657
April 0.6727 0.6315 0.6521
May 0.6753 0.6430 0.6665
June 0.6823 0.6527 0.6680
July 0.7042 0.6558 0.6790
August 0.6898 0.6669 0.6771
September 0.6671 0.6392 0.6520
October 0.6672 0.6533 0.6599
November 0.6683 0.6539 0.6612
December 0.6653 0.6490 0.6576