YEARLY HIGH
80.8468 IDR
YEARLY LOW
69.4584 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.5925 IDR

2012 LKR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 80.8468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 69.4584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3884 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.5822 to the December average rate of 75.2138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 80.8468 was down 2.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 83.0133, 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 404,234 IDR
2011 Average 397,026 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 347,292 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,941.83 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

80.4265
70.2939
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IDR 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 74.0045, compared to 73.1804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.0045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.1804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 5.8471 IDR (High: 75.6091 / Low: 69.7620). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5273 IDR (High: 72.1783 / Low: 71.6509).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.8471
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5273

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 3.9637 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 79.5822) against the same month in 2011 (average: 81.5840), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0019 (-2.45%).

2012 Avg (January) 79.5822
2011 Avg (January) 81.5840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.8468 78.2590 79.5822
February 78.8330 73.3590 76.8018
March 75.6091 69.7620 72.8382
April 73.0504 69.4584 71.2641
May 72.9698 70.9508 72.0097
June 72.6453 70.3398 71.5310
July 72.6302 69.9077 71.1383
August 72.1783 71.6509 71.8849
September 73.9950 71.6535 72.6153
October 74.8767 73.8208 74.3899
November 74.1306 73.5228 73.8404
December 76.2099 73.7354 75.2138