2012 LKR to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5706 DJF

YEARLY LOW

1.3249 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4011 DJF

2012 LKR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1.5706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 1.3249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2457 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5662 to the December average rate of 1.3876, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5706 was down 3.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6246, 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 7,853 DJF

2011 Average 8,043 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 6,625 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,228.38 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5887

1.3182

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to DJF 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 1.4401, compared to 1.3621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4401

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1226 DJF (High: 1.5691 / Low: 1.4465). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 DJF (High: 1.5706 / Low: 1.5640).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1226

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 0.0976 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.5662) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6032), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0371 (-2.31%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.5662

2011 Avg (January) 1.6032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5706	1.5640	1.5662
February	1.5691	1.4465	1.5201
March	1.4777	1.3707	1.4225
April	1.4322	1.3540	1.3907
May	1.4106	1.3536	1.3848
June	1.3783	1.3377	1.3560
July	1.3639	1.3249	1.3408
August	1.3521	1.3443	1.3477
September	1.3776	1.3424	1.3530
October	1.3883	1.3664	1.3783
November	1.3720	1.3582	1.3652
December	1.4056	1.3642	1.3876