2012 LKR to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3419 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.2801 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3067 DOP

2012 LKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.3419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.2801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0618 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3408 to the December average rate of 0.3127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3419 was down 2.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3492, 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 1,709 DOP

2011 Average 1,716 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 1,400 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 308.93 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3460

0.2845

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to DOP 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 0.3138, compared to 0.2996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3138

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0274 DOP (High: 0.3411 / Low: 0.3137). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 DOP (High: 0.2979 / Low: 0.2944).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0274

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3408) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+1.19%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3408

2011 Avg (January) 0.3368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3419	0.3383	0.3408
February	0.3411	0.3137	0.3312
March	0.3218	0.2984	0.3102
April	0.3114	0.2940	0.3029
May	0.3076	0.2963	0.3016
June	0.3008	0.2923	0.2959
July	0.3001	0.2905	0.2941
August	0.2979	0.2944	0.2959
September	0.2971	0.2801	0.2896
October	0.3066	0.2854	0.3007
November	0.3081	0.3011	0.3046
December	0.3165	0.3079	0.3127