2013 LKR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0580 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0533 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0554 SBD

2013 LKR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.0533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0559 to the December average rate of 0.0550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0580 was down 13.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0669, 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 290 SBD

2012 Average 280 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 267 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.59 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0576

0.0535

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SBD 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 0.0564, compared to 0.0544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0564

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0021 SBD (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0549). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SBD (High: 0.0541 / Low: 0.0534).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0571) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+1.88%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0571

2012 Avg (May) 0.0561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0569	0.0556	0.0559
February	0.0571	0.0557	0.0559
March	0.0572	0.0556	0.0562
April	0.0578	0.0561	0.0573
May	0.0580	0.0566	0.0571
June	0.0570	0.0549	0.0561
July	0.0551	0.0539	0.0543
August	0.0546	0.0533	0.0540
September	0.0541	0.0534	0.0538
October	0.0552	0.0540	0.0546
November	0.0552	0.0541	0.0548
December	0.0553	0.0543	0.0550