2013 LKR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.0317 LBP

YEARLY LOW

11.3451 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.6807 LBP

2013 LKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 12.0317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 11.3451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6866 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8667 to the December average rate of 11.5060, 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 12.0317 was down 9.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.2355, 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 60,159 LBP

2012 Average 59,135 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 56,726 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,433.15 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

11.9939

11.3572

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 11.8796, compared to 11.4817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3979 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8796

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.3945 LBP (High: 11.9696 / Low: 11.5752). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0443 LBP (High: 11.5177 / Low: 11.4734).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3945

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0443

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 0.2802 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 11.9409) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.7097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2311 (+1.97%).

2013 Avg (April) 11.9409

2012 Avg (April) 11.7097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.9502	11.7822	11.8667
February	11.9546	11.7943	11.8755
March	11.9479	11.7934	11.8749
April	12.0317	11.8222	11.9409
May	11.9737	11.8872	11.9227
June	11.9696	11.5752	11.7971
July	11.5963	11.4652	11.5170
August	11.4859	11.3451	11.4416
September	11.4528	11.3530	11.4102
October	11.5630	11.4737	11.5229
November	11.5177	11.4734	11.4925
December	11.5547	11.4865	11.5060