YEARLY HIGH
0.3852 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.3651 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3751 KGS

2013 LKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.3852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.3651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3744 to the December average rate of 0.3765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3852 was down 6.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4122, 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 1,926 KGS
2012 Average 1,835 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 1,826 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.36 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3837
0.3678
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 0.3785, compared to 0.3718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0127 KGS (High: 0.3849 / Low: 0.3722). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 KGS (High: 0.3735 / Low: 0.3710).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.3824) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+5.11%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.3824
2012 Avg (April) 0.3638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3780 0.3713 0.3744
February 0.3803 0.3730 0.3771
March 0.3794 0.3730 0.3772
April 0.3852 0.3788 0.3824
May 0.3827 0.3797 0.3815
June 0.3849 0.3722 0.3786
July 0.3735 0.3710 0.3724
August 0.3719 0.3651 0.3692
September 0.3735 0.3662 0.3696
October 0.3729 0.3696 0.3716
November 0.3730 0.3698 0.3713
December 0.3786 0.3730 0.3765