2013 LKR to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3278 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.3133 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3225 DOP

2013 LKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.3278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3185 to the December average rate of 0.3255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3278 was down 4.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3419, 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 1,639 DOP

2012 Average 1,533 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 1,566 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.47 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3262

0.3178

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 0.3229, compared to 0.3222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3229

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0082 DOP (High: 0.3215 / Low: 0.3133). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 DOP (High: 0.3247 / Low: 0.3226).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.3255) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3029), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0226 (+7.45%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.3255

2012 Avg (April) 0.3029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3215	0.3133	0.3185
February	0.3232	0.3186	0.3213
March	0.3260	0.3194	0.3235
April	0.3278	0.3231	0.3255
May	0.3263	0.3241	0.3253
June	0.3267	0.3190	0.3231
July	0.3209	0.3171	0.3187
August	0.3220	0.3177	0.3200
September	0.3226	0.3200	0.3214
October	0.3257	0.3214	0.3239
November	0.3247	0.3226	0.3238
December	0.3274	0.3232	0.3255