2012 LKR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.2545 GNF

YEARLY LOW

51.9509 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.3524 GNF

2012 LKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 61.2545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 51.9509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3036 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.0950 to the December average rate of 55.1238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 61.2545 was down 12.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 69.6350, 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 306,272 GNF

2011 Average 312,869 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 259,754 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,518.11 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

61.8643

52.6333

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GNF 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 56.3267, compared to 54.3781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.3267

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.3781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 5.4720 GNF (High: 61.0743 / Low: 55.6022). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4953 GNF (High: 61.2545 / Low: 60.7592).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.4720

January Spread (Stable) ±0.4953

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 2.7861 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 61.0950) against the same month in 2011 (average: 65.1421), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0471 (-6.21%).

2012 Avg (January) 61.0950

2011 Avg (January) 65.1421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	61.2545	60.7592	61.0950
February	61.0743	55.6022	58.8894
March	58.3673	53.8961	56.1033
April	56.4906	52.7514	54.4931
May	55.0420	51.9509	53.9772
June	54.6298	52.4037	53.4026
July	54.6984	52.8547	53.7176
August	54.6199	53.6783	54.1606
September	54.4864	52.6300	53.8366
October	55.7470	53.7582	54.9544
November	54.9439	53.7629	54.4755
December	55.7140	53.6403	55.1238