YEARLY HIGH
4.0509 XOF
YEARLY LOW
3.6378 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8290 XOF

2013 LKR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 4.0509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 3.6378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4131 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8916 to the December average rate of 3.6631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.0509 was down 10.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.5475, 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 20,255 XOF
2012 Average 20,048 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 18,189 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,065.55 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.0359
3.6292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XOF 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 3.9401, compared to 3.7178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1799 XOF (High: 3.9921 / Low: 3.8121). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0566 XOF (High: 3.6961 / Low: 3.6395).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1799
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0566

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1158 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 4.0020) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.9644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0376 (+0.95%).

2013 Avg (May) 4.0020
2012 Avg (May) 3.9644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9669 3.8270 3.8916
February 3.9352 3.8047 3.8731
March 4.0401 3.9448 3.9915
April 4.0447 3.9343 3.9964
May 4.0509 3.9305 4.0020
June 3.9921 3.8121 3.8862
July 3.9149 3.7487 3.8215
August 3.7678 3.6901 3.7301
September 3.7565 3.6713 3.7119
October 3.7033 3.6378 3.6726
November 3.7411 3.6755 3.7079
December 3.6961 3.6395 3.6631