YEARLY HIGH
0.0631 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0505 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0583 LKR

2012 MGA to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MGA to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.0631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0513 to the December average rate of 0.0567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0631 was up 10.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 316 LKR
2011 Average 274 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 252 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.31 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0630
0.0502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0581, compared to 0.0584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0055 LKR (High: 0.0616 / Low: 0.0561). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 LKR (High: 0.0590 / Low: 0.0584).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0612) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+9.30%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0612
2011 Avg (April) 0.0560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0522 0.0505 0.0513
February 0.0578 0.0523 0.0541
March 0.0616 0.0561 0.0587
April 0.0631 0.0593 0.0612
May 0.0628 0.0612 0.0620
June 0.0623 0.0610 0.0616
July 0.0613 0.0568 0.0589
August 0.0593 0.0579 0.0587
September 0.0602 0.0584 0.0593
October 0.0590 0.0584 0.0587
November 0.0589 0.0576 0.0582
December 0.0579 0.0559 0.0567