YEARLY HIGH
17.8400 MGA
YEARLY LOW
16.3436 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1491 MGA

2013 LKR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 17.8400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 16.3436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4964 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6277 to the December average rate of 17.2243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 17.8400 was down 9.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 19.8077, 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 89,200 MGA
2012 Average 86,042 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 81,718 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,482.04 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

17.7347
16.4506
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 17.4087, compared to 16.8895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.7740 MGA (High: 17.8400 / Low: 17.0660). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1706 MGA (High: 17.4607 / Low: 17.2902).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7740
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1706

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3388 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 17.4747) against the same month in 2012 (average: 16.3506), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1242 (+6.88%).

2013 Avg (April) 17.4747
2012 Avg (April) 16.3506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.8094 17.2749 17.6277
February 17.4607 17.2902 17.3669
March 17.7490 17.3083 17.5449
April 17.8400 17.0660 17.4747
May 17.5457 17.1771 17.3883
June 17.4241 16.7793 17.0495
July 16.9628 16.6480 16.7788
August 16.6933 16.3436 16.5576
September 16.9554 16.4914 16.7163
October 17.2638 16.7811 16.9902
November 17.2696 16.7218 17.0701
December 17.2982 17.1148 17.2243