YEARLY HIGH
2.1940 HUF
YEARLY LOW
1.6227 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7692 HUF

2012 LKR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.1940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 1.6227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5714 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0916 to the December average rate of 1.7034, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1940 was up 2.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1359, 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 10,970 HUF
2011 Average 9,093 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 8,113 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,856.81 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1330
1.6362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to HUF 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 1.8366, compared to 1.7019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2369 HUF (High: 2.1940 / Low: 1.9571). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0662 HUF (High: 1.7196 / Low: 1.6534).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2369
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0662

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2172 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.0916) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2340 (+12.60%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.0916
2011 Avg (January) 1.8576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1940 1.9571 2.0916
February 1.9650 1.7515 1.8744
March 1.8597 1.6794 1.7604
April 1.8012 1.6451 1.7406
May 1.8439 1.6673 1.7737
June 1.8923 1.6985 1.7787
July 1.8348 1.6997 1.7546
August 1.7346 1.6663 1.7023
September 1.7170 1.6227 1.6776
October 1.7182 1.6446 1.6827
November 1.7196 1.6534 1.6908
December 1.7524 1.6622 1.7034