YEARLY HIGH
0.1484 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.1416 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1449 ETB

2013 LKR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.1484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.1416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1442 to the December average rate of 0.1460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1484 was down 2.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1525, 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 742 ETB
2012 Average 698 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 708 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.19 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1480
0.1420
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 0.1459, compared to 0.1440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0044 ETB (High: 0.1481 / Low: 0.1436). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ETB (High: 0.1454 / Low: 0.1447).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.1470) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+8.27%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.1470
2012 Avg (April) 0.1358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1450 0.1429 0.1442
February 0.1465 0.1443 0.1452
March 0.1466 0.1438 0.1455
April 0.1484 0.1460 0.1470
May 0.1483 0.1467 0.1475
June 0.1481 0.1436 0.1460
July 0.1441 0.1422 0.1430
August 0.1432 0.1416 0.1426
September 0.1434 0.1416 0.1425
October 0.1453 0.1429 0.1446
November 0.1454 0.1447 0.1451
December 0.1472 0.1454 0.1460