YEARLY HIGH
0.0615 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0496 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0532 SEK

2012 LKR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 0.0496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0602 to the December average rate of 0.0515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0615 was down 2.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0629, 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 307 SEK
2011 Average 294 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 248 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.67 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0613
0.0491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SEK 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 0.0552, compared to 0.0513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0061 SEK (High: 0.0593 / Low: 0.0532). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SEK (High: 0.0520 / Low: 0.0510).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0602) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.05%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0602
2011 Avg (January) 0.0602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0615 0.0592 0.0602
February 0.0593 0.0532 0.0568
March 0.0560 0.0515 0.0536
April 0.0539 0.0508 0.0524
May 0.0559 0.0519 0.0544
June 0.0556 0.0519 0.0537
July 0.0535 0.0516 0.0524
August 0.0516 0.0497 0.0505
September 0.0509 0.0496 0.0501
October 0.0522 0.0508 0.0515
November 0.0523 0.0508 0.0515
December 0.0520 0.0510 0.0515