2013 LKR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8162 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.6783 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7562 JPY

2013 LKR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.8162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1379 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7028 to the December average rate of 0.7920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8162 was up 19.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6844, 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 4,081 JPY

2012 Average 3,135 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 3,392 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 689.31 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8091

0.6931

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 0.7538, compared to 0.7585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7538

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0620 JPY (High: 0.7949 / Low: 0.7329). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 JPY (High: 0.7529 / Low: 0.7384).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0620

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.7994) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1825 (+29.59%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.7994

2012 Avg (May) 0.6169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7235	0.6783	0.7028
February	0.7427	0.7222	0.7345
March	0.7616	0.7310	0.7477
April	0.7946	0.7380	0.7767
May	0.8162	0.7686	0.7994
June	0.7949	0.7329	0.7618
July	0.7748	0.7431	0.7597
August	0.7522	0.7312	0.7412
September	0.7549	0.7395	0.7486
October	0.7529	0.7384	0.7465
November	0.7804	0.7493	0.7631
December	0.8056	0.7787	0.7920