YEARLY HIGH
0.2827 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.2215 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2440 RUB

2012 LKR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.2215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0612 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2754 to the December average rate of 0.2398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2827 was down 5.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2978, 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 1,414 RUB
2011 Average 1,330 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,107 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306.20 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2801
0.2245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to RUB 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 0.2468, compared to 0.2412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0301 RUB (High: 0.2659 / Low: 0.2358). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 RUB (High: 0.2426 / Low: 0.2388).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0301
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2754) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+1.14%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2754
2011 Avg (January) 0.2723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2827 0.2649 0.2754
February 0.2659 0.2358 0.2542
March 0.2451 0.2230 0.2336
April 0.2358 0.2215 0.2291
May 0.2526 0.2268 0.2388
June 0.2586 0.2439 0.2494
July 0.2517 0.2413 0.2446
August 0.2462 0.2394 0.2419
September 0.2447 0.2310 0.2386
October 0.2426 0.2388 0.2411
November 0.2441 0.2369 0.2410
December 0.2428 0.2372 0.2398