2012 LKR to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0377 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.0321 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0337 VEF

2012 LKR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 0.0321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0377 to the December average rate of 0.0335, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0377 was down 3.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0393, 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 189 VEF

2011 Average 194 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 160 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.46 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0383

0.0318

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to VEF 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 0.0346, compared to 0.0329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0346

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0029 VEF (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0348). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VEF (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0377).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029

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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0377) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0388), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-2.69%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0377

2011 Avg (January) 0.0388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0377	0.0377	0.0377
February	0.0377	0.0348	0.0366
March	0.0354	0.0328	0.0342
April	0.0343	0.0324	0.0334
May	0.0339	0.0325	0.0332
June	0.0330	0.0321	0.0326
July	0.0329	0.0321	0.0324
August	0.0326	0.0324	0.0325
September	0.0332	0.0324	0.0326
October	0.0335	0.0330	0.0333
November	0.0331	0.0328	0.0330
December	0.0338	0.0330	0.0335