YEARLY HIGH
0.0299 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0282 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0291 SAR

2013 LKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.0299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0296 to the December average rate of 0.0287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0299 was down 9.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0329, 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 150 SAR
2012 Average 147 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 141 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.77 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0299
0.0282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SAR 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 0.0296, compared to 0.0285 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) 0.0296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.0297 / Low: 0.0287). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0286 / Low: 0.0286).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
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: 0.0298) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+2.03%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.0298
2012 Avg (April) 0.0292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0297 0.0294 0.0296
February 0.0297 0.0294 0.0296
March 0.0297 0.0294 0.0296
April 0.0299 0.0295 0.0298
May 0.0298 0.0296 0.0297
June 0.0297 0.0287 0.0293
July 0.0287 0.0285 0.0286
August 0.0285 0.0282 0.0284
September 0.0284 0.0282 0.0283
October 0.0287 0.0285 0.0286
November 0.0286 0.0286 0.0286
December 0.0287 0.0286 0.0287