YEARLY HIGH
52.2993 LKR
YEARLY LOW
46.9227 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.6844 LKR

2013 LTL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 52.2993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 46.9227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3766 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.8403 to the December average rate of 51.9071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 52.2993 was up 3.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 50.6772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 261,496 LKR
2012 Average 237,382 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 234,613 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,882.98 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

52.3494
47.0412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 48.2342, compared to 51.1347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.2342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.1347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 2.2275 LKR (High: 49.8237 / Low: 47.5962). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7766 LKR (High: 52.2311 / Low: 51.4544).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.2275
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7766

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4274 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 51.7747) against the same month in 2012 (average: 48.4994), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2753 (+6.75%).

2013 Avg (October) 51.7747
2012 Avg (October) 48.4994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.6795 47.8667 48.8403
February 49.9131 48.3094 49.0355
March 48.2451 47.0183 47.6081
April 48.2044 46.9502 47.5535
May 48.3278 46.9227 47.4836
June 49.8237 47.5962 48.8841
July 50.6630 48.5636 49.7148
August 51.4906 50.4410 50.9267
September 51.7918 50.5924 51.2361
October 52.2993 51.3676 51.7747
November 51.6798 50.7741 51.2488
December 52.2311 51.4544 51.9071