YEARLY HIGH
0.0237 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0196 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0207 PEN

2012 LKR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.0196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0237 to the December average rate of 0.0200, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0237 was down 8.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0258, 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 118 PEN
2011 Average 125 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 98 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.53 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0240
0.0194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PEN 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 0.0216, compared to 0.0199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0020 PEN (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0217). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PEN (High: 0.0237 / Low: 0.0236).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0237) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0252), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-5.96%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0237
2011 Avg (January) 0.0252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0237 0.0236 0.0237
February 0.0236 0.0217 0.0229
March 0.0221 0.0204 0.0213
April 0.0213 0.0200 0.0207
May 0.0208 0.0204 0.0206
June 0.0208 0.0199 0.0203
July 0.0202 0.0196 0.0199
August 0.0200 0.0197 0.0198
September 0.0201 0.0196 0.0198
October 0.0203 0.0198 0.0201
November 0.0201 0.0198 0.0199
December 0.0202 0.0198 0.0200