YEARLY HIGH
1.6248 GYD
YEARLY LOW
1.5182 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5727 GYD

2013 LKR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.6248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 1.5182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1066 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5972 to the December average rate of 1.5726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6248 was down 9.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7990, 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 8,124 GYD
2012 Average 7,971 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 7,591 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 533.18 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6186
1.5200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GYD 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 1.6002, compared to 1.5453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0589 GYD (High: 1.6134 / Low: 1.5545). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 GYD (High: 1.5498 / Low: 1.5361).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0589
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.6104) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5696), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0408 (+2.60%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.6104
2012 Avg (May) 1.5696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6034 1.5873 1.5972
February 1.6061 1.5878 1.5983
March 1.6167 1.5853 1.5995
April 1.6196 1.5953 1.6093
May 1.6248 1.6023 1.6104
June 1.6134 1.5545 1.5864
July 1.5591 1.5319 1.5430
August 1.5431 1.5182 1.5337
September 1.5379 1.5187 1.5282
October 1.5498 1.5361 1.5439
November 1.5779 1.5390 1.5502
December 1.5861 1.5561 1.5726