2012 LKR to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0154 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0128 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0137 TOP

2012 LKR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.0128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0153 to the December average rate of 0.0136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0154 was down 9.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0170, 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 77 TOP

2011 Average 79 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 64 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.94 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0155

0.0130

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TOP 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 0.0139, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0139

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0013 TOP (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 TOP (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0135).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0153) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0168), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-8.88%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0153

2011 Avg (January) 0.0168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0154	0.0150	0.0153
February	0.0150	0.0136	0.0144
March	0.0141	0.0129	0.0134
April	0.0136	0.0128	0.0132
May	0.0139	0.0131	0.0136
June	0.0138	0.0134	0.0136
July	0.0135	0.0132	0.0134
August	0.0134	0.0132	0.0133
September	0.0134	0.0130	0.0132
October	0.0136	0.0133	0.0135
November	0.0137	0.0131	0.0133
December	0.0137	0.0135	0.0136