2012 LKR to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0088 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.0075 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0079 USD

2012 LKR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.0088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 0.0075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0088 to the December average rate of 0.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0088 was down 3.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0091, 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 44 USD

2011 Average 45 USD

Yearly Trough Low 37 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.61 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0089

0.0074

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to USD 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 0.0081, compared to 0.0077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0081

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0007 USD (High: 0.0088 / Low: 0.0081). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0088 / Low: 0.0088).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0088) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0090), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-2.64%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0088

2011 Avg (January) 0.0090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0088	0.0088	0.0088
February	0.0088	0.0081	0.0085
March	0.0082	0.0076	0.0080
April	0.0080	0.0075	0.0078
May	0.0079	0.0076	0.0077
June	0.0077	0.0075	0.0076
July	0.0077	0.0075	0.0075
August	0.0076	0.0075	0.0076
September	0.0077	0.0076	0.0076
October	0.0078	0.0077	0.0077
November	0.0077	0.0076	0.0077
December	0.0079	0.0077	0.0078