YEARLY HIGH
0.1701 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.1485 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1578 UYU

2013 LKR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.1485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0217 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1519 to the December average rate of 0.1626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1701 was down 2.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1743, 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 851 UYU
2012 Average 793 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 742 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.31 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1682
0.1481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to UYU 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 0.1523, compared to 0.1633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0097 UYU (High: 0.1589 / Low: 0.1492). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 UYU (High: 0.1656 / Low: 0.1637).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.1665) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1613), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+3.24%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.1665
2012 Avg (September) 0.1613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1530 0.1501 0.1519
February 0.1514 0.1495 0.1504
March 0.1509 0.1486 0.1497
April 0.1513 0.1485 0.1501
May 0.1589 0.1492 0.1511
June 0.1639 0.1559 0.1605
July 0.1624 0.1560 0.1595
August 0.1681 0.1614 0.1642
September 0.1701 0.1619 0.1665
October 0.1656 0.1637 0.1644
November 0.1648 0.1598 0.1625
December 0.1634 0.1615 0.1626