2013 LKR to ZMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |