2013 LKR to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1002 MDL

YEARLY LOW

0.0917 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0971 MDL

2013 LKR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.0917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0956 to the December average rate of 0.0989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1002 was down 4.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1050, 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 501 MDL

2012 Average 475 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 458 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.81 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0993

0.0942

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MDL 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 0.0969, compared to 0.0973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0969

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0052 MDL (High: 0.0968 / Low: 0.0917). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MDL (High: 0.0964 / Low: 0.0951).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0989) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+4.04%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0989

2012 Avg (December) 0.0950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0966	0.0947	0.0956
February	0.0964	0.0951	0.0956
March	0.0981	0.0961	0.0973
April	0.0987	0.0966	0.0978
May	0.0993	0.0966	0.0978
June	0.0988	0.0953	0.0971
July	0.0968	0.0917	0.0946
August	0.0969	0.0941	0.0961
September	0.0980	0.0953	0.0967
October	0.1001	0.0971	0.0987
November	0.1000	0.0976	0.0987
December	0.1002	0.0968	0.0989