2013 LKR to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2921 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.2444 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2623 GMD

2013 LKR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.2921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.2444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2635 to the December average rate of 0.2899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2921 was up 9.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2661, 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 1,461 GMD

2012 Average 1,221 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 1,222 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.84 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2943

0.2420

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GMD 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 0.2665, compared to 0.2582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2665

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0417 GMD (High: 0.2902 / Low: 0.2485). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 GMD (High: 0.2518 / Low: 0.2479).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0417

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0310 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.2899) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0476 (+19.63%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.2899

2012 Avg (December) 0.2424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2691	0.2549	0.2635
February	0.2695	0.2593	0.2632
March	0.2677	0.2593	0.2625
April	0.2661	0.2593	0.2627
May	0.2792	0.2603	0.2648
June	0.2895	0.2675	0.2819
July	0.2746	0.2470	0.2509
August	0.2658	0.2453	0.2490
September	0.2492	0.2444	0.2463
October	0.2518	0.2479	0.2494
November	0.2902	0.2485	0.2635
December	0.2921	0.2864	0.2899