YEARLY HIGH
7.1776 KPW
YEARLY LOW
6.7562 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9725 KPW

2013 LKR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 7.1776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 6.7562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4214 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0960 to the December average rate of 6.8801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7.1776 was down 9.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.9070, 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 35,888 KPW
2012 Average 35,357 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 33,781 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,106.97 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

7.1738
6.7616
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 7.0978, compared to 6.8472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.2353 KPW (High: 7.1235 / Low: 6.8881). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 KPW (High: 6.8711 / Low: 6.8564).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2353
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1682 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 7.1395) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.9978), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1416 (+2.02%).

2013 Avg (April) 7.1395
2012 Avg (April) 6.9978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1333 7.0511 7.0960
February 7.1337 7.0571 7.1007
March 7.1338 7.0610 7.0983
April 7.1776 7.0797 7.1395
May 7.1545 7.1006 7.1253
June 7.1235 6.8881 7.0273
July 6.8903 6.8336 6.8591
August 6.8469 6.7562 6.8174
September 6.8185 6.7638 6.7959
October 6.8924 6.8360 6.8676
November 6.8711 6.8564 6.8633
December 6.8877 6.8579 6.8801