2012 MMK to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MMK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |