2012 LKR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.2355 LBP

YEARLY LOW

11.2034 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.8291 LBP

2012 LKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 13.2355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 11.2034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0321 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2306 to the December average rate of 11.7543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.2355 was down 4.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.8607, 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 66,178 LBP

2011 Average 68,172 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 56,017 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,160.50 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.4198

11.1498

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LBP 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 12.1378, compared to 11.5204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1378

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.0343 LBP (High: 13.2302 / Low: 12.1960). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 LBP (High: 13.2355 / Low: 13.2237).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0343

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

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 0.8404 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 13.2306) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.5564), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3258 (-2.40%).

2012 Avg (January) 13.2306

2011 Avg (January) 13.5564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.2355	13.2237	13.2306
February	13.2302	12.1960	12.8308
March	12.4185	11.5104	11.9904
April	12.0302	11.3678	11.7097
May	11.8845	11.4029	11.6536
June	11.5800	11.2474	11.4115
July	11.5389	11.2034	11.3390
August	11.4634	11.3578	11.3957
September	11.6666	11.3175	11.4334
October	11.7498	11.5464	11.6498
November	11.5946	11.5094	11.5502
December	11.8846	11.5508	11.7543