YEARLY HIGH
0.0290 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0273 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0282 QAR

2013 LKR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.0290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0287 to the December average rate of 0.0278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0290 was down 9.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0320, 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 145 QAR
2012 Average 143 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 137 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.51 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0290
0.0273
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 0.0287, compared to 0.0277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0009 QAR (High: 0.0288 / Low: 0.0279). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0278 / Low: 0.0277).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.0289) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+2.03%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.0289
2012 Avg (April) 0.0283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0289 0.0285 0.0287
February 0.0289 0.0285 0.0287
March 0.0289 0.0286 0.0287
April 0.0290 0.0286 0.0289
May 0.0289 0.0287 0.0288
June 0.0288 0.0279 0.0284
July 0.0279 0.0276 0.0278
August 0.0277 0.0273 0.0276
September 0.0276 0.0274 0.0275
October 0.0279 0.0277 0.0278
November 0.0278 0.0277 0.0278
December 0.0279 0.0277 0.0278