2013 LKR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 LKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the LKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 12.8399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 8.5661.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2738 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6069 to the December average rate of 8.9119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.8399 was down 10.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 14.3834, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.1653, compared to 9.6787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4866 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.8816 SOS (High: 11.6156 / Low: 10.7340). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1860 SOS (High: 9.5711 / Low: 9.3850).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.6036 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 12.5368) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.9429), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4061 (-3.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.7075 | 12.5211 | 12.6069 |
| February | 12.8256 | 12.2910 | 12.5734 |
| March | 12.8399 | 12.2279 | 12.5368 |
| April | 12.4820 | 11.9772 | 12.2947 |
| May | 11.9954 | 11.5322 | 11.7904 |
| June | 11.6156 | 10.7340 | 11.1898 |
| July | 10.7279 | 10.4009 | 10.5862 |
| August | 10.4537 | 9.8171 | 10.1260 |
| September | 9.8178 | 9.5587 | 9.6699 |
| October | 9.5711 | 9.3850 | 9.4743 |
| November | 9.3835 | 9.1478 | 9.3039 |
| December | 9.1797 | 8.5661 | 8.9119 |