2012 LKR to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8202 VUV

YEARLY LOW

0.6760 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7174 VUV

2012 LKR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.8202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.6760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1442 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8092 to the December average rate of 0.7099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8202 was down 4.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8593, 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 4,101 VUV

2011 Average 4,120 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 3,380 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 720.77 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8212

0.6765

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to VUV 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 0.7350, compared to 0.6998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7350

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0781 VUV (High: 0.7950 / Low: 0.7169). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 VUV (High: 0.7098 / Low: 0.7005).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0781

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0504 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.8092) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8457), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0365 (-4.32%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.8092

2011 Avg (January) 0.8457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8202	0.7933	0.8092
February	0.7950	0.7169	0.7587
March	0.7349	0.6826	0.7106
April	0.7166	0.6880	0.7019
May	0.7330	0.6998	0.7192
June	0.7371	0.6906	0.7104
July	0.7120	0.6763	0.6886
August	0.7031	0.6877	0.6940
September	0.7052	0.6760	0.6925
October	0.7172	0.7030	0.7093
November	0.7098	0.7005	0.7045
December	0.7183	0.7019	0.7099