2012 LKR to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1239 MVR

YEARLY LOW

0.1024 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1155 MVR

2012 LKR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.1239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.1024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1237 to the December average rate of 0.1200, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1239 was down 3.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1289, 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 620 MVR

2011 Average 617 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 512 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.67 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1254

0.1051

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LKR to MVR 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 0.1135, compared to 0.1174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1135

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0158 MVR (High: 0.1182 / Low: 0.1024). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MVR (High: 0.1239 / Low: 0.1234).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1237) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+7.16%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1237

2011 Avg (January) 0.1155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1239	0.1234	0.1237
February	0.1239	0.1139	0.1201
March	0.1162	0.1076	0.1121
April	0.1126	0.1065	0.1095
May	0.1113	0.1067	0.1090
June	0.1084	0.1054	0.1068
July	0.1182	0.1024	0.1131
August	0.1173	0.1159	0.1166
September	0.1193	0.1162	0.1171
October	0.1217	0.1184	0.1195
November	0.1189	0.1177	0.1183
December	0.1215	0.1181	0.1200