2012 LKR to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9264 YER

YEARLY LOW

1.6009 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6933 YER

2012 LKR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.9264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 1.6009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3255 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9188 to the December average rate of 1.6783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9264 was down 2.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9701, 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 9,632 YER

2011 Average 9,705 YER

Yearly Trough Low 8,004 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,627.73 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9487

1.5905

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to YER 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 1.7404, compared to 1.6462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7404

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1804 YER (High: 1.9260 / Low: 1.7456). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 YER (High: 1.6330 / Low: 1.6210).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1804

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 0.1359 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.9188) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9309), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0120 (-0.62%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.9188

2011 Avg (January) 1.9309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9264	1.8951	1.9188
February	1.9260	1.7456	1.8510
March	1.7796	1.6516	1.7152
April	1.7192	1.6267	1.6719
May	1.6955	1.6200	1.6591
June	1.6517	1.6009	1.6262
July	1.6486	1.6049	1.6204
August	1.6330	1.6210	1.6285
September	1.6619	1.6240	1.6340
October	1.6776	1.6500	1.6657
November	1.6565	1.6430	1.6504
December	1.6956	1.6507	1.6783