2013 LKR to KMF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0401 KMF

YEARLY LOW

2.7241 KMF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8725 KMF

2013 LKR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 3.0401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 2.7241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3160 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9216 to the December average rate of 2.7456, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.0401 was down 10.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.4108, 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 15,200 KMF

2012 Average 15,049 KMF

Yearly Trough Low 13,620 KMF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,579.88 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.0298

2.7198

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 2.9557, compared to 2.7893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9557

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1371 KMF (High: 2.9994 / Low: 2.8623). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0433 KMF (High: 2.7705 / Low: 2.7272).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1371

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0902 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 3.0040) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.9733), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0307 (+1.03%).

2013 Avg (May) 3.0040

2012 Avg (May) 2.9733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9748	2.8732	2.9216
February	2.9525	2.8488	2.9039
March	3.0328	2.9564	2.9938
April	3.0350	2.9523	2.9973
May	3.0401	2.9513	3.0040
June	2.9994	2.8623	2.9138
July	2.9395	2.8173	2.8687
August	2.8234	2.7688	2.7996
September	2.8057	2.7560	2.7875
October	2.7748	2.7241	2.7529
November	2.8099	2.7595	2.7812
December	2.7705	2.7272	2.7456