YEARLY HIGH
66.9924 LKR
YEARLY LOW
56.9113 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.7736 LKR

2012 BBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 66.9924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 56.9113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0811 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.9291 to the December average rate of 64.0570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 66.9924 was up 17.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 57.0845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 334,962 LKR
2011 Average 276,288 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 284,557 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,405.53 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

67.2979
55.9865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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: JanтАУJun) was 62.2321, compared to 65.3150 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 3.0829 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 62.2321
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 65.3150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 4.8163 LKR (High: 61.7314 / Low: 56.9150). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0449 LKR (High: 56.9563 / Low: 56.9113).

February Spread (Volatile) ┬▒4.8163
January Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0449

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2646 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2646

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 66.3553) against the same month in 2011 (average: 54.7371), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6181 (+21.23%).

2012 Avg (July) 66.3553
2011 Avg (July) 54.7371

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Month High Low Average
January 56.9563 56.9113 56.9291
February 61.7314 56.9150 58.7129
March 65.3974 60.6150 62.8500
April 66.2285 62.6130 64.3203
May 66.0137 63.3494 64.6098
June 66.9263 64.9937 65.9707
July 66.9924 65.2171 66.3553
August 66.2828 65.8154 66.0254
September 66.2035 64.6958 65.7883
October 65.0771 64.0908 64.5236
November 65.4110 64.9080 65.1404
December 65.1064 63.4514 64.0570