YEARLY HIGH
190.8503 IRR
YEARLY LOW
92.9127 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.5749 IRR

2013 LKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 190.8503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 92.9127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.9376 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.7234 to the December average rate of 189.3538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 95.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 190.8503 was up 87.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 101.6276, 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 954,251 IRR
2012 Average 473,589 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 464,564 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 489,687.77 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

199.3302
83.8170
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 96.8465, compared to 172.3032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 75.4567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.8465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.3032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 95.5958 IRR (High: 188.5572 / Low: 92.9614). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6134 IRR (High: 189.5497 / Low: 188.9363).

August Spread (Volatile) ±95.5958
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.4318 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 189.7041) against the same month in 2012 (average: 94.3748), the exchange rate shifted by +95.3293 (+101.01%).

2013 Avg (November) 189.7041
2012 Avg (November) 94.3748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.1796 95.9443 96.7234
February 97.9528 96.2727 96.9566
March 97.6070 96.1577 96.8805
April 98.1286 96.5394 97.3810
May 97.8162 96.9222 97.2628
June 97.2485 94.0276 95.8749
July 94.2943 92.9127 93.4431
August 188.5572 92.9614 184.7256
September 188.0966 186.4256 187.2667
October 190.1457 188.1041 189.3262
November 190.8503 188.8185 189.7041
December 189.5497 188.9363 189.3538