YEARLY HIGH
0.1225 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0963 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1034 MXN

2012 LKR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.0963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0262 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1179 to the December average rate of 0.1006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1225 was down 3.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1269, 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 612 MXN
2011 Average 562 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 481 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.10 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1198
0.0964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MXN 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 0.1068, compared to 0.0999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0101 MXN (High: 0.1136 / Low: 0.1036). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MXN (High: 0.1007 / Low: 0.0990).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1179) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+7.60%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1179
2011 Avg (January) 0.1095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1225 0.1135 0.1179
February 0.1136 0.1036 0.1090
March 0.1067 0.0968 0.1014
April 0.1034 0.0981 0.1014
May 0.1080 0.0997 0.1054
June 0.1101 0.1000 0.1057
July 0.1049 0.0985 0.1006
August 0.1013 0.0990 0.0998
September 0.0999 0.0963 0.0983
October 0.1007 0.0990 0.0999
November 0.1020 0.0994 0.1004
December 0.1025 0.0989 0.1006