YEARLY HIGH
0.0213 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0191 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0201 LTL

2013 LKR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.0213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.0191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0205 to the December average rate of 0.0193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0213 was down 10.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0239, 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 107 LTL
2012 Average 106 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 96 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.95 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0212
0.0191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LTL 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 0.0207, compared to 0.0196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0009 LTL (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0201). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LTL (High: 0.0194 / Low: 0.0191).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0211) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.94%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0211
2012 Avg (May) 0.0209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0209 0.0201 0.0205
February 0.0207 0.0200 0.0204
March 0.0213 0.0207 0.0210
April 0.0213 0.0207 0.0210
May 0.0213 0.0207 0.0211
June 0.0210 0.0201 0.0205
July 0.0206 0.0197 0.0201
August 0.0198 0.0194 0.0196
September 0.0198 0.0193 0.0195
October 0.0195 0.0191 0.0193
November 0.0197 0.0193 0.0195
December 0.0194 0.0191 0.0193