YEARLY HIGH
0.0262 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0247 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0254 SRD

2013 LKR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.0262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.0247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0258 to the December average rate of 0.0251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0262 was down 8.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0288, 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 131 SRD
2012 Average 129 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 123 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.71 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0261
0.0247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SRD 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 0.0259, compared to 0.0250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0009 SRD (High: 0.0260 / Low: 0.0251). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SRD (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0250).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.0260) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0254), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+2.32%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.0260
2012 Avg (April) 0.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0260 0.0257 0.0258
February 0.0260 0.0257 0.0259
March 0.0260 0.0257 0.0259
April 0.0262 0.0258 0.0260
May 0.0261 0.0258 0.0260
June 0.0260 0.0251 0.0256
July 0.0252 0.0249 0.0250
August 0.0250 0.0247 0.0249
September 0.0249 0.0247 0.0248
October 0.0253 0.0249 0.0251
November 0.0251 0.0250 0.0251
December 0.0252 0.0250 0.0251