2013 LKR to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0439 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.0331 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0351 SDG

2013 LKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.0331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0348 to the December average rate of 0.0436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0439 was up 25.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0348, 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 219 SDG

2012 Average 137 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 165 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.01 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0446

0.0322

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LKR to SDG 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 0.0348, compared to 0.0353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0348

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0098 SDG (High: 0.0434 / Low: 0.0336). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SDG (High: 0.0337 / Low: 0.0335).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0436) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+26.52%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0436

2012 Avg (December) 0.0344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0350	0.0345	0.0348
February	0.0351	0.0346	0.0348
March	0.0351	0.0346	0.0348
April	0.0353	0.0347	0.0350
May	0.0352	0.0348	0.0349
June	0.0349	0.0338	0.0344
July	0.0339	0.0334	0.0336
August	0.0335	0.0331	0.0334
September	0.0334	0.0331	0.0333
October	0.0337	0.0335	0.0336
November	0.0434	0.0336	0.0344
December	0.0439	0.0435	0.0436