2012 LKR to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1525 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.1321 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1395 ETB

2012 LKR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.1525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.1321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1520 to the December average rate of 0.1423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1525 was down 2.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1565, 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 762 ETB

2011 Average 721 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 660 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.95 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1538

0.1324

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ETB 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 0.1408, compared to 0.1383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1408

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0115 ETB (High: 0.1525 / Low: 0.1410). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ETB (High: 0.1524 / Low: 0.1517).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1479) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0329 (+28.56%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1479

2011 Avg (February) 0.1151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1524	0.1517	0.1520
February	0.1525	0.1410	0.1479
March	0.1438	0.1331	0.1389
April	0.1393	0.1321	0.1358
May	0.1384	0.1336	0.1361
June	0.1360	0.1327	0.1342
July	0.1375	0.1328	0.1347
August	0.1367	0.1355	0.1360
September	0.1399	0.1352	0.1369
October	0.1411	0.1391	0.1402
November	0.1399	0.1387	0.1394
December	0.1442	0.1397	0.1423