2012 LSL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.3195 LKR

YEARLY LOW

13.9231 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.5546 LKR

2012 LSL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 17.3195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 13.9231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3964 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2106 to the December average rate of 14.8538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.3195 was up 3.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.7967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,598 LKR

2011 Average 76,666 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 69,615 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,982.05 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.7708

13.9779

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 15.6861, compared to 15.4230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6861

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.5952 LKR (High: 16.3880 / Low: 14.7928). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4803 LKR (High: 15.0794 / Low: 14.5991).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5952

November Spread (Stable) ±0.4803

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.9832 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 16.5381) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.9401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5980 (+3.75%).

2012 Avg (March) 16.5381

2011 Avg (March) 15.9401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.6600	13.9231	14.2106
February	16.3880	14.7928	15.3359
March	17.3195	15.8968	16.5381
April	17.0784	15.9680	16.4447
May	16.7357	15.4470	15.8522
June	16.3588	15.2675	15.7353
July	16.4605	15.2891	16.0850
August	16.2869	15.5843	15.9715
September	16.2226	15.5592	15.8993
October	15.4900	14.5314	14.9161
November	15.0794	14.5991	14.8123
December	15.0914	14.5666	14.8538