2013 LKR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.1291 GNF

YEARLY LOW

51.6802 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

54.4030 GNF

2013 LKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 57.1291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 51.6802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4490 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.0073 to the December average rate of 53.2857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 57.1291 was down 6.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 61.2545, 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 285,646 GNF

2012 Average 276,736 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 258,401 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,244.76 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

56.5608

52.0450

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 55.8074, compared to 52.9986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.8074

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.9986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 2.9223 GNF (High: 55.6371 / Low: 52.7148). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8087 GNF (High: 53.5263 / Low: 52.7177).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.9223

December Spread (Stable) ±0.8087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.6240 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 56.1845) against the same month in 2012 (average: 54.4931), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6914 (+3.10%).

2013 Avg (April) 56.1845

2012 Avg (April) 54.4931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	56.5135	54.8314	56.0073
February	56.5985	54.8615	55.9191
March	56.8532	55.1386	56.1353
April	57.1291	55.4899	56.1845
May	56.4643	55.4156	55.9788
June	55.6371	52.7148	54.6194
July	53.6337	52.4791	52.9954
August	53.2992	52.2412	52.7967
September	53.2056	51.6802	52.4213
October	53.7418	52.5408	53.1973
November	53.7154	52.6083	53.2952
December	53.5263	52.7177	53.2857