2012 LKR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6844 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.5883 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6271 JPY

2012 LKR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.6844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.5883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0961 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6759 to the December average rate of 0.6541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6844 was down 11.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7734, 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 3,422 JPY

2011 Average 3,607 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 2,942 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 480.28 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6841

0.5860

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to JPY 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 0.6420, compared to 0.6122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6420

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0454 JPY (High: 0.6782 / Low: 0.6328). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 JPY (High: 0.6014 / Low: 0.5924).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0454

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0244 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.6759) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7449), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0690 (-9.26%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.6759

2011 Avg (January) 0.7449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6844	0.6702	0.6759
February	0.6764	0.6518	0.6691
March	0.6784	0.6330	0.6568
April	0.6585	0.6139	0.6324
May	0.6339	0.5950	0.6169
June	0.6116	0.5932	0.6009
July	0.5996	0.5905	0.5953
August	0.6014	0.5924	0.5960
September	0.6025	0.5883	0.5942
October	0.6169	0.6043	0.6121
November	0.6345	0.6073	0.6217
December	0.6782	0.6328	0.6541