YEARLY HIGH
0.0682 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0578 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0610 HKD

2012 LKR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 0.0578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0682 to the December average rate of 0.0605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0682 was down 4.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0712, 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 341 HKD
2011 Average 352 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 289 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.31 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0692
0.0575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to HKD 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 0.0626, compared to 0.0594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0053 HKD (High: 0.0681 / Low: 0.0628). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 HKD (High: 0.0682 / Low: 0.0681).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0682) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0702), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-2.85%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0682
2011 Avg (January) 0.0702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0682 0.0681 0.0682
February 0.0681 0.0628 0.0661
March 0.0640 0.0594 0.0618
April 0.0620 0.0586 0.0604
May 0.0612 0.0588 0.0601
June 0.0597 0.0580 0.0588
July 0.0595 0.0578 0.0584
August 0.0589 0.0585 0.0587
September 0.0599 0.0586 0.0589
October 0.0605 0.0595 0.0601
November 0.0597 0.0592 0.0595
December 0.0611 0.0595 0.0605