2012 LKR to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1252 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.0976 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1079 SCR

2012 LKR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.1252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.0976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0276 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1219 to the December average rate of 0.1022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1252 was up 3.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1214, 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 626 SCR

2011 Average 563 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 488 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.80 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1242

0.0966

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SCR 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 0.1136, compared to 0.1022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1136

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0124 SCR (High: 0.1252 / Low: 0.1128). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SCR (High: 0.1014 / Low: 0.0998).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1194) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+7.40%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1194

2011 Avg (February) 0.1111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1248	0.1170	0.1219
February	0.1252	0.1128	0.1194
March	0.1166	0.1066	0.1122
April	0.1135	0.1049	0.1091
May	0.1124	0.1079	0.1094
June	0.1123	0.1058	0.1095
July	0.1148	0.1066	0.1096
August	0.1069	0.0983	0.1005
September	0.1011	0.0976	0.0989
October	0.1021	0.1005	0.1016
November	0.1014	0.0998	0.1008
December	0.1034	0.1007	0.1022