YEARLY HIGH
41.5318 PYG
YEARLY LOW
32.6841 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.7673 PYG

2012 LKR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 41.5318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 32.6841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8478 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.4023 to the December average rate of 33.6972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 41.5318 was down 1.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 42.0986, 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 207,659 PYG
2011 Average 189,560 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 163,420 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,238.90 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

41.0990
32.7393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PYG 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 35.6625, compared to 33.8721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.6625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.8721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 6.9063 PYG (High: 41.4930 / Low: 34.5866). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3696 PYG (High: 34.3958 / Low: 34.0262).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.9063
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3696

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 4.0567 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 40.4023) against the same month in 2011 (average: 41.6193), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2170 (-2.92%).

2012 Avg (January) 40.4023
2011 Avg (January) 41.6193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.5318 38.7785 40.4023
February 41.4930 34.5866 38.0503
March 35.2021 32.7803 33.9937
April 34.1970 32.7452 33.4359
May 34.8180 33.0803 33.7888
June 34.8839 33.7510 34.3038
July 34.0547 32.6841 33.5724
August 33.7833 33.3146 33.4848
September 34.5696 33.2888 33.7162
October 34.7613 34.3118 34.5146
November 34.3958 34.0262 34.2476
December 34.2932 33.2810 33.6972