YEARLY HIGH
0.1675 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.1420 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1517 HNL

2012 LKR to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.1675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.1420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1673 to the December average rate of 0.1549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1675 was down 3.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1729, 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 838 HNL
2011 Average 856 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 710 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.88 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1696
0.1414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to HNL 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 0.1536, compared to 0.1499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0132 HNL (High: 0.1675 / Low: 0.1543). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 HNL (High: 0.1675 / Low: 0.1666).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1673) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1707), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-2.00%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1673
2011 Avg (January) 0.1707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1675 0.1666 0.1673
February 0.1675 0.1543 0.1624
March 0.1573 0.1458 0.1518
April 0.1522 0.1439 0.1482
May 0.1504 0.1443 0.1475
June 0.1466 0.1424 0.1444
July 0.1471 0.1420 0.1437
August 0.1482 0.1447 0.1473
September 0.1523 0.1472 0.1490
October 0.1537 0.1513 0.1526
November 0.1523 0.1512 0.1518
December 0.1570 0.1520 0.1549