2012 LKR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0320 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0272 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0286 QAR

2012 LKR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.0320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 0.0272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0320 to the December average rate of 0.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0320 was down 3.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0333, 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 160 QAR

2011 Average 165 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 136 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.07 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0324

0.0270

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to QAR 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 0.0293, compared to 0.0279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0293

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0025 QAR (High: 0.0320 / Low: 0.0295). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.0320 / Low: 0.0320).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0320) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0328), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-2.62%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0320

2011 Avg (January) 0.0328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0320	0.0320	0.0320
February	0.0320	0.0295	0.0310
March	0.0300	0.0278	0.0290
April	0.0291	0.0275	0.0283
May	0.0287	0.0276	0.0282
June	0.0280	0.0272	0.0276
July	0.0279	0.0272	0.0274
August	0.0277	0.0275	0.0276
September	0.0281	0.0275	0.0277
October	0.0284	0.0280	0.0282
November	0.0280	0.0278	0.0279
December	0.0287	0.0280	0.0284