2012 LKR to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4680 INR

YEARLY LOW

0.3838 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4188 INR

2012 LKR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.3838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0842 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4495 to the December average rate of 0.4266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4680 was down 1.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4735, 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 2,340 INR

2011 Average 2,109 INR

Yearly Trough Low 1,919 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 420.80 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4544

0.3958

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to INR 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 0.4193, compared to 0.4183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4193

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0345 INR (High: 0.4680 / Low: 0.4335). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 INR (High: 0.4235 / Low: 0.4173).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4495) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0399 (+9.73%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4495

2011 Avg (January) 0.4096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4680	0.4335	0.4495
February	0.4319	0.3992	0.4192
March	0.4150	0.3838	0.4007
April	0.4083	0.3914	0.4019
May	0.4308	0.4059	0.4206
June	0.4293	0.4160	0.4240
July	0.4304	0.4073	0.4173
August	0.4235	0.4173	0.4204
September	0.4226	0.4058	0.4135
October	0.4177	0.4012	0.4111
November	0.4276	0.4126	0.4206
December	0.4338	0.4170	0.4266