YEARLY HIGH
0.0252 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0235 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0244 MYR

2013 LKR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.0235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0239 to the December average rate of 0.0249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0252 was down 9.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0278, 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 126 MYR
2012 Average 121 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 118 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.55 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0250
0.0238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MYR 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 0.0243, compared to 0.0245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0011 MYR (High: 0.0250 / Low: 0.0239). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0246 / Low: 0.0243).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0249) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+4.29%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0249
2012 Avg (December) 0.0238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0245 0.0238 0.0239
February 0.0246 0.0243 0.0244
March 0.0248 0.0243 0.0245
April 0.0245 0.0239 0.0242
May 0.0244 0.0235 0.0239
June 0.0250 0.0242 0.0245
July 0.0246 0.0242 0.0243
August 0.0251 0.0246 0.0248
September 0.0250 0.0239 0.0246
October 0.0246 0.0240 0.0242
November 0.0246 0.0242 0.0244
December 0.0252 0.0245 0.0249