2013 LKR to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1226 MVR

YEARLY LOW

0.1151 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1192 MVR

2013 LKR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.1226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.1151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1216 to the December average rate of 0.1176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1226 was down 1.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1239, 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 613 MVR

2012 Average 577 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 576 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.25 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1226

0.1155

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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 0.1213, compared to 0.1170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1213

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0053 MVR (High: 0.1225 / Low: 0.1171). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MVR (High: 0.1175 / Low: 0.1170).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.1215) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+1.20%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.1215

2012 Avg (February) 0.1201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1222	0.1209	0.1216
February	0.1226	0.1206	0.1215
March	0.1224	0.1207	0.1215
April	0.1226	0.1214	0.1220
May	0.1219	0.1210	0.1215
June	0.1225	0.1171	0.1199
July	0.1177	0.1166	0.1171
August	0.1170	0.1154	0.1164
September	0.1170	0.1151	0.1161
October	0.1178	0.1170	0.1174
November	0.1175	0.1170	0.1173
December	0.1179	0.1173	0.1176