2012 LKR to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

101.6276 IRR

YEARLY LOW

89.0907 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

94.7262 IRR

2012 LKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 101.6276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 89.0907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5369 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.7980 to the December average rate of 95.9596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 101.6276 was down 4.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 106.1806, 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 508,138 IRR

2011 Average 476,198 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 445,454 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,684.30 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

99.9020

91.7198

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IRR 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 95.4067, compared to 94.0457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.4067

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 94.0457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 7.1514 IRR (High: 97.4105 / Low: 90.2591). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9930 IRR (High: 94.8928 / Low: 93.8998).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.1514

November Spread (Stable) ±0.9930

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 5.1795 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 99.2201) against the same month in 2011 (average: 93.4145), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8056 (+6.21%).

2012 Avg (February) 99.2201

2011 Avg (February) 93.4145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	99.3751	96.7078	98.7980
February	101.6276	95.6565	99.2201
March	97.4105	90.2591	94.0406
April	94.6369	89.0907	92.4017
May	96.8196	92.9131	94.9609
June	94.5268	91.6154	93.0189
July	94.2570	91.4667	92.5718
August	93.5618	92.5413	92.9502
September	95.1762	92.0680	93.1719
October	95.9384	94.3449	95.2459
November	94.8928	93.8998	94.3748
December	96.8942	94.5200	95.9596