2012 LKR to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7601 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.6549 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6940 JMD

2012 LKR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.7601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.6549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1052 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7567 to the December average rate of 0.7177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7601 was down 4.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7924, 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 3,800 JMD

2011 Average 3,887 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 3,274 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 525.92 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7659

0.6565

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to JMD 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 0.6992, compared to 0.6887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0566 JMD (High: 0.7577 / Low: 0.7011). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 JMD (High: 0.6780 / Low: 0.6727).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0566

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0458 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.7567) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7836), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0268 (-3.42%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.7567

2011 Avg (January) 0.7836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7601	0.7536	0.7567
February	0.7577	0.7011	0.7355
March	0.7172	0.6628	0.6897
April	0.6907	0.6551	0.6738
May	0.6851	0.6624	0.6738
June	0.6745	0.6549	0.6657
July	0.6813	0.6573	0.6672
August	0.6780	0.6727	0.6749
September	0.6926	0.6716	0.6786
October	0.7010	0.6908	0.6971
November	0.7004	0.6929	0.6967
December	0.7289	0.7000	0.7177