2013 LRD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7669 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.6092 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6858 LKR

2013 LRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 1.7669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 1.6092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1577 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7140 to the December average rate of 1.6189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.7669 was down 2.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,835 LKR

2012 Average 8,654 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 8,046 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 788.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7597

1.6061

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to LKR 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 1.7012, compared to 1.6704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7012

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0742 LKR (High: 1.7504 / Low: 1.6762). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 LKR (High: 1.6258 / Low: 1.6092).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0742

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0513 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 1.7469) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7790), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0321 (-1.81%).

2013 Avg (July) 1.7469

2012 Avg (July) 1.7790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7577	1.6965	1.7140
February	1.7165	1.6941	1.7051
March	1.7260	1.6964	1.7056
April	1.7075	1.6784	1.6918
May	1.7019	1.6640	1.6883
June	1.7472	1.6783	1.7022
July	1.7669	1.7210	1.7469
August	1.7504	1.6762	1.7080
September	1.7386	1.6697	1.6865
October	1.6744	1.6177	1.6352
November	1.6362	1.6185	1.6269
December	1.6258	1.6092	1.6189