YEARLY HIGH
15.6904 LKR
YEARLY LOW
13.0202 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.7696 LKR

2012 MAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 15.6904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 13.0202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6702 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2189 to the December average rate of 15.0841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.6904 was up 9.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.3486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,452 LKR
2011 Average 68,305 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 65,101 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,350.96 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.4519
13.0159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 14.5177, compared to 15.0216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.4013 LKR (High: 14.8020 / Low: 13.4008). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2684 LKR (High: 15.2059 / Low: 14.9375).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.4013
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2684

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2645 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 15.1887) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.0628), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1258 (+8.01%).

2012 Avg (April) 15.1887
2011 Avg (April) 14.0628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4512 13.0202 13.2189
February 14.8020 13.4008 13.9239
March 15.4721 14.2782 14.8795
April 15.6904 14.7377 15.1887
May 15.3545 14.7644 14.9242
June 15.3018 14.6767 14.9709
July 15.2731 14.3641 14.8241
August 15.0783 14.6871 14.8521
September 15.5656 15.0151 15.2489
October 15.1883 14.8988 15.0589
November 15.2059 14.9375 15.0612
December 15.2470 14.9658 15.0841