2012 LKR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0718 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0578 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0644 ZAR

2012 LKR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0141 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0703 to the December average rate of 0.0673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0718 was down 5.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0758, 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 359 ZAR

2011 Average 328 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 289 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.47 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0713

0.0595

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ZAR 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 0.0639, compared to 0.0649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0639

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0070 ZAR (High: 0.0676 / Low: 0.0606). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 ZAR (High: 0.0642 / Low: 0.0618).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0703) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0625), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+12.55%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0703

2011 Avg (January) 0.0625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0718	0.0681	0.0703
February	0.0676	0.0606	0.0652
March	0.0629	0.0578	0.0605
April	0.0627	0.0586	0.0609
May	0.0647	0.0597	0.0631
June	0.0658	0.0613	0.0636
July	0.0653	0.0607	0.0621
August	0.0640	0.0613	0.0626
September	0.0642	0.0618	0.0629
October	0.0692	0.0647	0.0672
November	0.0688	0.0662	0.0676
December	0.0687	0.0661	0.0673