YEARLY HIGH
0.0299 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0265 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0280 ILS

2013 LKR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 0.0265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0295 to the December average rate of 0.0268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0299 was down 11.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0339, 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 149 ILS
2012 Average 151 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 132 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.03 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0297
0.0265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ILS 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 0.0289, compared to 0.0270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0014 ILS (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0278). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ILS (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0268).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0295) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0335), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-11.93%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0295
2012 Avg (January) 0.0335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0299 0.0292 0.0295
February 0.0293 0.0289 0.0291
March 0.0293 0.0286 0.0290
April 0.0290 0.0283 0.0287
May 0.0293 0.0282 0.0288
June 0.0292 0.0278 0.0284
July 0.0279 0.0271 0.0275
August 0.0274 0.0268 0.0271
September 0.0275 0.0265 0.0269
October 0.0272 0.0269 0.0270
November 0.0272 0.0268 0.0270
December 0.0269 0.0265 0.0268