YEARLY HIGH
20.1509 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1478 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9023 LKR

2012 MMK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MMK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 20.1509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.0031 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.5512 to the December average rate of 0.1500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20.1509 was up 13.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.7676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100,755 LKR
2011 Average 85,161 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 739 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,015.38 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.2147
-1.7650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 9.6532, compared to 0.1514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.5018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 19.7455 LKR (High: 19.9011 / Low: 0.1556). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LKR (High: 0.1539 / Low: 0.1526).

April Spread (Volatile) ±19.7455
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 16.6643 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.6643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 19.2997) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.9450), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3547 (+13.90%).

2012 Avg (March) 19.2997
2011 Avg (March) 16.9450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.6353 17.4852 17.5512
February 19.1130 17.4854 18.1221
March 20.1509 16.7807 19.2997
April 19.9011 0.1556 2.6354
May 0.1573 0.1540 0.1554
June 0.1573 0.1528 0.1553
July 0.1529 0.1495 0.1511
August 0.1516 0.1500 0.1511
September 0.1527 0.1499 0.1519
October 0.1530 0.1496 0.1511
November 0.1539 0.1526 0.1531
December 0.1529 0.1478 0.1500