2013 LKR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0806 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0663 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0746 ZAR

2013 LKR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0692 to the December average rate of 0.0792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0806 was up 12.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0718, 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 403 ZAR

2012 Average 322 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 331 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.71 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0802

0.0682

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 0.0727, compared to 0.0766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0727

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0086 ZAR (High: 0.0793 / Low: 0.0706). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 ZAR (High: 0.0706 / Low: 0.0693).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0792) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0119 (+17.64%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0792

2012 Avg (December) 0.0673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0714	0.0663	0.0692
February	0.0706	0.0693	0.0701
March	0.0735	0.0708	0.0725
April	0.0733	0.0710	0.0722
May	0.0793	0.0706	0.0738
June	0.0799	0.0757	0.0782
July	0.0780	0.0740	0.0756
August	0.0783	0.0745	0.0762
September	0.0774	0.0730	0.0754
October	0.0766	0.0747	0.0756
November	0.0791	0.0768	0.0778
December	0.0806	0.0776	0.0792