2012 LKR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.0350 SLL

YEARLY LOW

31.3335 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.2030 SLL

2012 LKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 39.0350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 31.3335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7015 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.4906 to the December average rate of 33.8301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 39.0350 was down 4.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 41.0166, 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 195,175 SLL

2011 Average 196,083 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 156,668 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,507.35 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

39.0641

32.1821

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SLL 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 35.1612, compared to 33.2447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1612

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.2447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.0956 SLL (High: 38.4511 / Low: 35.3556). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3098 SLL (High: 33.0785 / Low: 32.7687).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.0956

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.3428 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 38.4906) against the same month in 2011 (average: 37.7791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7115 (+1.88%).

2012 Avg (January) 38.4906

2011 Avg (January) 37.7791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.0350	37.9686	38.4906
February	38.4511	35.3556	37.1151
March	36.1688	33.3530	34.7723
April	35.1949	32.9171	33.9252
May	34.2150	32.9067	33.6333
June	33.7464	32.4625	33.0309
July	33.4728	31.3335	32.7556
August	33.0785	32.7687	32.9384
September	33.6169	32.7849	33.0546
October	33.9967	33.2843	33.6617
November	33.3930	33.0608	33.2279
December	34.2608	33.1819	33.8301