YEARLY HIGH
0.4122 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.3368 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3670 KGS

2012 LKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.4122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 0.3368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0754 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4100 to the December average rate of 0.3700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4122 was down 4.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4315, 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 2,061 KGS
2011 Average 2,086 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 1,684 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 377.13 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4169
0.3339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KGS 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 0.3776, compared to 0.3564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0334 KGS (High: 0.4113 / Low: 0.3778). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 KGS (High: 0.3643 / Low: 0.3614).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4100) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4265), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0166 (-3.89%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4100
2011 Avg (January) 0.4265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4122 0.4070 0.4100
February 0.4113 0.3778 0.3986
March 0.3842 0.3578 0.3715
April 0.3735 0.3540 0.3638
May 0.3704 0.3558 0.3642
June 0.3642 0.3522 0.3575
July 0.3601 0.3417 0.3515
August 0.3429 0.3368 0.3408
September 0.3630 0.3368 0.3484
October 0.3673 0.3619 0.3649
November 0.3643 0.3614 0.3628
December 0.3741 0.3629 0.3700