YEARLY HIGH
0.0628 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0592 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0609 GTQ

2013 LKR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.0592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0622 to the December average rate of 0.0601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0628 was down 9.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0690, 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 314 GTQ
2012 Average 308 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 296 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.03 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0624
0.0593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GTQ 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 0.0617, compared to 0.0601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0018 GTQ (High: 0.0619 / Low: 0.0601). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GTQ (High: 0.0603 / Low: 0.0600).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0622) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0686), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0065 (-9.43%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0622
2012 Avg (January) 0.0686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0628 0.0616 0.0622
February 0.0625 0.0611 0.0618
March 0.0620 0.0612 0.0616
April 0.0623 0.0613 0.0618
May 0.0619 0.0615 0.0617
June 0.0619 0.0601 0.0610
July 0.0602 0.0592 0.0596
August 0.0600 0.0593 0.0597
September 0.0602 0.0595 0.0600
October 0.0611 0.0603 0.0608
November 0.0606 0.0600 0.0603
December 0.0603 0.0600 0.0601