YEARLY HIGH
0.0058 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0049 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0051 XDR

2012 LKR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.0049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0058 was down 3.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0059, 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 29 XDR
2011 Average 29 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 24 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.34 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0058
0.0049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XDR 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 0.0052, compared to 0.0050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.0057 / Low: 0.0052). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0050).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0057) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.88%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0057
2011 Avg (January) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0058 0.0057 0.0057
February 0.0057 0.0052 0.0055
March 0.0054 0.0050 0.0052
April 0.0052 0.0049 0.0050
May 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
June 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
July 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
August 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
September 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
October 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
November 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
December 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051