2013 LKR to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4159 DJF

YEARLY LOW

1.3342 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3753 DJF

2013 LKR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 1.4159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 1.3342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0817 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3988 to the December average rate of 1.3615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4159 was down 9.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5706, 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 7,080 DJF

2012 Average 7,004 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 6,671 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 408.70 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4126

1.3350

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 1.3992, compared to 1.3514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0456 DJF (High: 1.4053 / Low: 1.3597). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 DJF (High: 1.3575 / Low: 1.3504).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0456

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 1.4061) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+1.10%).

2013 Avg (April) 1.4061

2012 Avg (April) 1.3907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4073	1.3914	1.3988
February	1.4116	1.3875	1.4001
March	1.4060	1.3902	1.3988
April	1.4159	1.3933	1.4061
May	1.4116	1.3987	1.4049
June	1.4053	1.3597	1.3864
July	1.3649	1.3464	1.3540
August	1.3528	1.3342	1.3451
September	1.3464	1.3350	1.3415
October	1.3591	1.3472	1.3528
November	1.3575	1.3504	1.3536
December	1.3667	1.3544	1.3615