2012 LKR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6479 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.5520 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5789 LRD

2012 LKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.6479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.5520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0958 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6384 to the December average rate of 0.5706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6479 was down 2.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6673, 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 3,239 LRD

2011 Average 3,261 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 2,760 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 479.19 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6462

0.5530

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LRD 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 0.5934, compared to 0.5644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5934

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0552 LRD (High: 0.6479 / Low: 0.5927). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 LRD (High: 0.5734 / Low: 0.5662).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0552

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0390 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.6241) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0294 (-4.50%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.6241

2011 Avg (February) 0.6535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6476	0.6293	0.6384
February	0.6479	0.5927	0.6241
March	0.6069	0.5603	0.5851
April	0.5900	0.5596	0.5733
May	0.5831	0.5621	0.5745
June	0.5778	0.5520	0.5651
July	0.5735	0.5539	0.5622
August	0.5684	0.5556	0.5607
September	0.5674	0.5582	0.5609
October	0.5769	0.5547	0.5667
November	0.5704	0.5553	0.5655
December	0.5734	0.5662	0.5706