2012 LKR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5462 MRO

YEARLY LOW

2.1601 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3174 MRO

2012 LKR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 2.5462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 2.1601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3861 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5323 to the December average rate of 2.3312, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5462 was down 3.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6496, 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 12,731 MRO

2011 Average 12,656 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 10,800 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,930.73 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5642

2.1820

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MRO 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 2.3434, compared to 2.2914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3434

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.1910 MRO (High: 2.4260 / Low: 2.2350). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 MRO (High: 2.2945 / Low: 2.2776).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1910

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1501 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.5323) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+0.16%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.5323

2011 Avg (January) 2.5283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5462	2.5044	2.5323
February	2.5444	2.3708	2.4786
March	2.4260	2.2350	2.3285
April	2.3361	2.1801	2.2549
May	2.2951	2.1989	2.2524
June	2.2480	2.1601	2.2138
July	2.2910	2.1706	2.2298
August	2.3014	2.2717	2.2828
September	2.3343	2.2618	2.2879
October	2.3534	2.2940	2.3297
November	2.2945	2.2776	2.2870
December	2.3781	2.2878	2.3312