YEARLY HIGH
19.8077 MGA
YEARLY LOW
15.8358 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2094 MGA

2012 LKR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 19.8077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 15.8358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9719 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5050 to the December average rate of 17.6311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.8077 was up 1.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.6110, 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 99,039 MGA
2011 Average 91,434 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 79,179 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,859.52 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.8413
15.8059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MGA 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 17.2986, compared to 17.1201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1786 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.8282 MGA (High: 19.1224 / Low: 17.2942). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1639 MGA (High: 17.1119 / Low: 16.9480).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8282
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1639

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 1.4409 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 19.5050) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18.8721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6329 (+3.35%).

2012 Avg (January) 19.5050
2011 Avg (January) 18.8721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8077 19.1462 19.5050
February 19.1224 17.2942 18.5066
March 17.8381 16.2332 17.0658
April 16.8492 15.8358 16.3506
May 16.3458 15.9317 16.1421
June 16.3938 16.0609 16.2217
July 17.5909 16.3230 16.9747
August 17.2723 16.8753 17.0384
September 17.1211 16.6114 16.8571
October 17.1119 16.9480 17.0262
November 17.3623 16.9724 17.1928
December 17.8810 17.2609 17.6311