YEARLY HIGH
0.0554 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0497 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0532 EGP

2013 LKR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.0554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0517 to the December average rate of 0.0528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0554 was up 4.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0531, 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 277 EGP
2012 Average 238 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 248 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.68 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0555
0.0513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to EGP 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 0.0538, compared to 0.0527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0033 EGP (High: 0.0530 / Low: 0.0497). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0526 / Low: 0.0524).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0551) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0468), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+17.95%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0551
2012 Avg (May) 0.0468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0530 0.0497 0.0517
February 0.0532 0.0528 0.0531
March 0.0539 0.0529 0.0535
April 0.0550 0.0537 0.0546
May 0.0554 0.0547 0.0551
June 0.0554 0.0538 0.0547
July 0.0538 0.0531 0.0534
August 0.0532 0.0524 0.0529
September 0.0526 0.0519 0.0521
October 0.0528 0.0524 0.0526
November 0.0526 0.0524 0.0525
December 0.0532 0.0524 0.0528