YEARLY HIGH
0.0100 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0094 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0097 SGD

2013 LKR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.0100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 0.0094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0097 to the December average rate of 0.0096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0100 was down 12.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0114, 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 50 SGD
2012 Average 49 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 47 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.97 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0099
0.0094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SGD 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 0.0098, compared to 0.0096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0100 / Low: 0.0097). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0095).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0099) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.20%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0099
2012 Avg (May) 0.0098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
February 0.0098 0.0097 0.0098
March 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
April 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
May 0.0100 0.0097 0.0099
June 0.0100 0.0097 0.0098
July 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
August 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
September 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
October 0.0095 0.0095 0.0095
November 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
December 0.0097 0.0096 0.0096