YEARLY HIGH
63.2509 LAK
YEARLY LOW
58.7939 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.7977 LAK

2013 LKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 63.2509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 58.7939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4571 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.7229 to the December average rate of 61.2572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 63.2509 was down 10.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 70.4602, 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 316,255 LAK
2012 Average 314,067 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 293,969 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,285.30 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

63.0769
58.8285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LAK 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 61.6450, compared to 59.9505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.6450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.9505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 1.9275 LAK (High: 62.5000 / Low: 60.5725). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4789 LAK (High: 59.4522 / Low: 58.9733).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.9275
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4789

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8915 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 62.4923) against the same month in 2012 (average: 68.0338), the exchange rate shifted by -5.5415 (-8.15%).

2013 Avg (February) 62.4923
2012 Avg (February) 68.0338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.0595 62.2509 62.7229
February 63.2509 61.9337 62.4923
March 62.7001 61.4086 61.9893
April 62.5000 60.5725 61.6653
May 61.6683 60.5051 60.7738
June 61.1130 59.3482 60.2265
July 59.6465 59.0812 59.3357
August 59.4812 58.7939 59.1826
September 59.4522 58.9733 59.2644
October 60.4173 59.6200 60.0806
November 60.9830 60.2704 60.5823
December 61.5562 61.0180 61.2572