2012 LKR to KMF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.4108 KMF

YEARLY LOW

2.8113 KMF

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.0100 KMF

2012 LKR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 3.4108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 2.8113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5994 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3486 to the December average rate of 2.9297, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.4108 was down 0.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.4422, 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 17,054 KMF

2011 Average 16,006 KMF

Yearly Trough Low 14,057 KMF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,997.18 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.3928

2.8619

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KMF 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 3.0566, compared to 2.9633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0566

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.3203 KMF (High: 3.2944 / Low: 2.9741). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0525 KMF (High: 2.9663 / Low: 2.9138).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3203

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.2043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 3.3486) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.3216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0270 (+0.81%).

2012 Avg (January) 3.3486

2011 Avg (January) 3.3216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.4108	3.2778	3.3486
February	3.2944	2.9741	3.1702
March	3.0878	2.8422	2.9660
April	2.9943	2.8113	2.9062
May	3.0114	2.8716	2.9733
June	3.0390	2.9118	2.9756
July	3.1290	2.8776	3.0170
August	3.0516	2.9960	3.0186
September	2.9972	2.8441	2.9329
October	2.9663	2.9138	2.9387
November	2.9748	2.9120	2.9431
December	2.9574	2.8949	2.9297