YEARLY HIGH
41.7367 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
39.3197 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.5371 ZMK

2013 LKR to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 41.7367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 39.3197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4170 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.2393 to the December average rate of 40.1150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 41.7367 was down 8.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 45.8092, 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 208,684 ZMK
2012 Average 202,367 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 196,599 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,084.91 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

41.6791
39.3132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ZMK 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 41.2472, compared to 39.8270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.2472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.8270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 1.3669 ZMK (High: 41.3723 / Low: 40.0054). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2589 ZMK (High: 40.0695 / Low: 39.8106).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.3669
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2589

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 0.9767 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 41.4820) against the same month in 2012 (average: 40.7809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7010 (+1.72%).

2013 Avg (April) 41.4820
2012 Avg (April) 40.7809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.4700 40.6714 41.2393
February 41.4829 41.0269 41.2902
March 41.5202 41.0497 41.2735
April 41.7367 41.1184 41.4820
May 41.5524 41.2887 41.3845
June 41.3723 40.0054 40.8139
July 40.0182 39.6890 39.8371
August 39.7659 39.3197 39.6210
September 39.6266 39.3619 39.5104
October 40.0559 39.7282 39.9116
November 40.0695 39.8106 39.9671
December 40.2015 39.9040 40.1150