YEARLY HIGH
34.5634 SLL
YEARLY LOW
32.4143 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.4914 SLL

2013 LKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 34.5634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 32.4143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1492 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.1736 to the December average rate of 33.1123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 34.5634 was down 11.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 39.0350, 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 172,817 SLL
2012 Average 170,984 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 162,071 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,745.78 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

34.4495
32.4563
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 34.0832, compared to 32.8996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.0832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.8996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 1.1210 SLL (High: 34.2001 / Low: 33.0791). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3173 SLL (High: 33.0986 / Low: 32.7813).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1210
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8030 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 34.2834) against the same month in 2012 (average: 33.9252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3582 (+1.06%).

2013 Avg (April) 34.2834
2012 Avg (April) 33.9252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.3708 34.0391 34.1736
February 34.3310 33.8615 34.0848
March 34.2583 33.8652 34.0701
April 34.5634 33.9968 34.2834
May 34.2471 33.8535 34.1279
June 34.2001 33.0791 33.7591
July 33.2072 32.7991 32.9561
August 32.8981 32.4520 32.7046
September 32.8022 32.4143 32.6224
October 33.2927 32.7778 33.0466
November 33.0986 32.7813 32.9556
December 33.2696 32.9320 33.1123