2012 LKR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.3834 SOS

YEARLY LOW

11.9497 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.7430 SOS

2012 LKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 14.3834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 11.9497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4337 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3070 to the December average rate of 12.5907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.3834 was down 3.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.9459, 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 71,917 SOS

2011 Average 73,047 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 59,748 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,168.67 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.5152

12.0164

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SOS 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 13.0860, compared to 12.4000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0860

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.1113 SOS (High: 14.2757 / Low: 13.1644). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0861 SOS (High: 12.4356 / Low: 12.3495).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1113

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0861

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 0.9057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 14.3070) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.4491), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1421 (-0.98%).

2012 Avg (January) 14.3070

2011 Avg (January) 14.4491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.3834	14.2710	14.3070
February	14.2757	13.1644	13.8486
March	13.4128	12.4546	12.9429
April	12.9965	12.2686	12.6261
May	12.7527	12.2815	12.5248
June	12.4544	11.9497	12.2666
July	12.4785	12.0418	12.2246
August	12.4289	12.2233	12.3009
September	12.5811	12.1938	12.3359
October	12.6988	12.3931	12.5574
November	12.4356	12.3495	12.3906
December	12.7474	12.3932	12.5907