YEARLY HIGH
0.0310 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0234 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0256 PLN

2012 LKR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.0234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0298 to the December average rate of 0.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0310 was up 0.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0308, 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 155 PLN
2011 Average 134 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 117 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.84 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0303
0.0238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PLN 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 0.0264, compared to 0.0248 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) 0.0264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0032 PLN (High: 0.0281 / Low: 0.0249). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PLN (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0243).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0298) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+13.27%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0298
2011 Avg (January) 0.0263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0310 0.0281 0.0298
February 0.0281 0.0249 0.0270
March 0.0261 0.0239 0.0249
April 0.0254 0.0239 0.0247
May 0.0269 0.0243 0.0259
June 0.0273 0.0251 0.0260
July 0.0268 0.0250 0.0256
August 0.0254 0.0246 0.0250
September 0.0252 0.0234 0.0244
October 0.0248 0.0243 0.0245
November 0.0252 0.0242 0.0247
December 0.0248 0.0240 0.0244