YEARLY HIGH
0.2552 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.2362 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2466 RUB

2013 LKR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.2552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.2362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2383 to the December average rate of 0.2512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2552 was down 9.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2827, 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 1,276 RUB
2012 Average 1,220 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,181 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.04 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2538
0.2367
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 0.2448, compared to 0.2485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0115 RUB (High: 0.2514 / Low: 0.2399). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 RUB (High: 0.2515 / Low: 0.2491).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.2497) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2446), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+2.08%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.2497
2012 Avg (July) 0.2446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2401 0.2362 0.2383
February 0.2400 0.2366 0.2382
March 0.2451 0.2405 0.2431
April 0.2520 0.2452 0.2487
May 0.2516 0.2458 0.2480
June 0.2551 0.2467 0.2524
July 0.2552 0.2454 0.2497
August 0.2515 0.2491 0.2500
September 0.2514 0.2399 0.2459
October 0.2466 0.2428 0.2447
November 0.2526 0.2467 0.2495
December 0.2540 0.2494 0.2512