YEARLY HIGH
0.0769 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.0652 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0687 SVC

2012 LKR to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.0769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.0652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0768 to the December average rate of 0.0683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0769 was down 4.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0802, 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 384 SVC
2011 Average 396 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 326 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.55 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0779
0.0649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SVC 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 0.0705, compared to 0.0670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0060 SVC (High: 0.0769 / Low: 0.0709). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SVC (High: 0.0769 / Low: 0.0768).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0768) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0789), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-2.63%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0768
2011 Avg (January) 0.0789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0769 0.0768 0.0768
February 0.0769 0.0709 0.0745
March 0.0722 0.0669 0.0697
April 0.0699 0.0660 0.0680
May 0.0691 0.0663 0.0677
June 0.0673 0.0654 0.0663
July 0.0672 0.0652 0.0659
August 0.0666 0.0660 0.0662
September 0.0678 0.0658 0.0665
October 0.0683 0.0672 0.0678
November 0.0674 0.0669 0.0671
December 0.0690 0.0672 0.0683