YEARLY HIGH
6.7643 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.0496 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7883 MMK

2012 LKR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 6.7643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7147 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0570 to the December average rate of 6.6690, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11604.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.7643 was up 11267.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0595, 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 33,822 MMK
2011 Average 294 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 248 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,573.45 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.3307
-0.6098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MMK 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 2.9707, compared to 6.6058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 6.3776 MMK (High: 6.4278 / Low: 0.0502). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MMK (High: 0.0572 / Low: 0.0567).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.3776
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0863 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 6.6690) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0569), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6121 (+11622.63%).

2012 Avg (December) 6.6690
2011 Avg (December) 0.0569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0572 0.0567 0.0570
February 0.0572 0.0523 0.0552
March 0.0596 0.0496 0.0519
April 6.4278 0.0502 4.7828
May 6.4945 6.3556 6.4362
June 6.5425 6.3570 6.4412
July 6.6878 6.5413 6.6184
August 6.6667 6.5946 6.6161
September 6.6728 6.5489 6.5840
October 6.6839 6.5359 6.6168
November 6.5521 6.4993 6.5305
December 6.7643 6.5416 6.6690