YEARLY HIGH
1.4292 NGN
YEARLY LOW
1.1839 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2477 NGN

2012 LKR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.4292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 1.1839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2453 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4171 to the December average rate of 1.2268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4292 was down 4.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4895, 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 7,146 NGN
2011 Average 7,053 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 5,919 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,226.62 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4390
1.1761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NGN 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 1.2838, compared to 1.2116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1393 NGN (High: 1.4146 / Low: 1.2753). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 NGN (High: 1.2190 / Low: 1.2018).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1393
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0959 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.4171) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3766), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0405 (+2.94%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.4171
2011 Avg (January) 1.3766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4292 1.4021 1.4171
February 1.4146 1.2753 1.3512
March 1.2994 1.2060 1.2553
April 1.2589 1.1866 1.2240
May 1.2408 1.2048 1.2255
June 1.2519 1.2148 1.2300
July 1.2333 1.1991 1.2157
August 1.2282 1.1856 1.2023
September 1.2188 1.1839 1.1980
October 1.2288 1.2063 1.2184
November 1.2190 1.2018 1.2087
December 1.2394 1.2087 1.2268