2012 LKR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

169.7450 STD

YEARLY LOW

140.4113 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

150.2591 STD

2012 LKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 169.7450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 140.4113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.3337 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.7383 to the December average rate of 146.2225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 169.7450 was down 1.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 171.5872, 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 848,725 STD

2011 Average 798,083 STD

Yearly Trough Low 702,056 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 146,668.58 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

168.9155

142.7896

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to STD 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 151.7252, compared to 148.7930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.7252

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.7930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 15.9414 STD (High: 164.6659 / Low: 148.7246). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8656 STD (High: 154.0273 / Low: 151.1617).

February Spread (Volatile) ±15.9414

August Spread (Stable) ±2.8656

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 10.1982 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1982

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 166.7383) against the same month in 2011 (average: 165.8787), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8596 (+0.52%).

2012 Avg (January) 166.7383

2011 Avg (January) 165.8787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	169.7450	161.6963	166.7383
February	164.6659	148.7246	158.1101
March	155.3919	141.5622	147.9119
April	149.4704	140.4113	144.9668
May	149.0183	143.1881	146.5751
June	148.1989	142.4771	146.0491
July	154.3402	145.5829	149.3655
August	154.0273	151.1617	152.4649
September	153.1105	144.7071	149.1545
October	151.8049	145.6312	148.8793
November	148.2395	144.4424	146.6711
December	147.5768	144.3471	146.2225