YEARLY HIGH
0.0057 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0047 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0050 GBP

2012 LKR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.0047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0057 was down 2.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0059, 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 29 GBP
2011 Average 28 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 23 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.35 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0058
0.0046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GBP 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 0.0051, compared to 0.0048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0005 GBP (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0051). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0048).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0057) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.00%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0057
2011 Avg (January) 0.0057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
February 0.0056 0.0051 0.0054
March 0.0053 0.0048 0.0050
April 0.0050 0.0047 0.0049
May 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
June 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049
July 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
August 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
September 0.0048 0.0047 0.0047
October 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
November 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
December 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048