YEARLY HIGH
0.0080 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0075 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0077 USD

2013 LKR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0079 to the December average rate of 0.0076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0080 was down 9.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0088, 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 40 USD
2012 Average 39 USD
Yearly Trough Low 38 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.34 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0080
0.0075
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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 0.0079, compared to 0.0076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0077). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0076).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.0079) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+2.02%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.0079
2012 Avg (April) 0.0078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

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