2013 LKR to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0502 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.0336 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0451 VEF

2013 LKR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.0502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0339 to the December average rate of 0.0481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0502 was up 32.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0377, 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 251 VEF

2012 Average 169 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 168 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.73 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0515

0.0323

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 0.0423, compared to 0.0479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0423

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0159 VEF (High: 0.0496 / Low: 0.0337). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 VEF (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0479).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.0499) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0165 (+49.49%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.0499

2012 Avg (April) 0.0334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0340	0.0336	0.0339
February	0.0340	0.0337	0.0339
March	0.0496	0.0337	0.0374
April	0.0502	0.0495	0.0499
May	0.0500	0.0496	0.0498
June	0.0498	0.0482	0.0491
July	0.0482	0.0478	0.0480
August	0.0479	0.0472	0.0477
September	0.0477	0.0473	0.0475
October	0.0482	0.0478	0.0480
November	0.0480	0.0479	0.0480
December	0.0482	0.0479	0.0481