2013 LSL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.0673 LKR

YEARLY LOW

12.4592 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.4225 LKR

2013 LSL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 15.0673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 12.4592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6080 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4722 to the December average rate of 12.6207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 15.0673 was down 13.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 17.3195, 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 75,336 LKR

2012 Average 77,770 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 62,296 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,040.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

14.6573

12.4355

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 13.7900, compared to 13.0549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7900

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.5431 LKR (High: 14.1446 / Low: 12.6015). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3375 LKR (High: 14.4217 / Low: 14.0842).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5431

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7748 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 14.4722) against the same month in 2012 (average: 14.2106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2616 (+1.84%).

2013 Avg (January) 14.4722

2012 Avg (January) 14.2106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.0673	14.0286	14.4722
February	14.4217	14.0842	14.2577
March	14.1308	13.5837	13.8108
April	14.1507	13.6431	13.8495
May	14.1446	12.6015	13.5625
June	13.0525	12.5218	12.7877
July	13.5261	12.8497	13.2317
August	13.4369	12.8135	13.1237
September	13.6625	12.9132	13.2610
October	13.4020	13.0442	13.2334
November	13.0185	12.6449	12.8588
December	12.8618	12.4592	12.6207