YEARLY HIGH
7.9070 KPW
YEARLY LOW
6.7172 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0726 KPW

2012 LKR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 7.9070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 6.7172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1899 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9046 to the December average rate of 7.0254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.9070 was down 3.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.1694, 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 39,535 KPW
2011 Average 8,441 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 33,586 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,949.31 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.0168
6.6699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KPW 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 7.2542, compared to 6.8910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.6169 KPW (High: 7.9065 / Low: 7.2897). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 KPW (High: 7.9070 / Low: 7.9008).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6169
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 7.9046) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2906), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6140 (+512.48%).

2012 Avg (January) 7.9046
2011 Avg (January) 1.2906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9070 7.9008 7.9046
February 7.9065 7.2897 7.6693
March 7.4239 6.8810 7.1660
April 7.1870 6.7947 6.9978
May 7.1035 6.8168 6.9658
June 6.9238 6.7238 6.8218
July 6.9000 6.7172 6.7822
August 6.8373 6.7891 6.8156
September 6.9556 6.7972 6.8405
October 7.0213 6.9149 6.9744
November 6.9329 6.8796 6.9082
December 7.0920 6.9118 7.0254