2012 MRO to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4630 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.3927 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4323 LKR

2012 MRO to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.4630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.3927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0702 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3949 to the December average rate of 0.4290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4630 was up 12.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,315 LKR

2011 Average 1,976 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,964 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 351.05 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4574

0.3892

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.4280, compared to 0.4366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4280

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0352 LKR (High: 0.4474 / Low: 0.4122). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 LKR (High: 0.4391 / Low: 0.4358).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0352

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.4518) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4014), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0503 (+12.54%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.4518

2011 Avg (June) 0.4014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3993	0.3927	0.3949
February	0.4218	0.3930	0.4036
March	0.4474	0.4122	0.4298
April	0.4587	0.4281	0.4436
May	0.4548	0.4357	0.4440
June	0.4630	0.4448	0.4518
July	0.4607	0.4365	0.4486
August	0.4402	0.4345	0.4381
September	0.4421	0.4284	0.4371
October	0.4359	0.4249	0.4293
November	0.4391	0.4358	0.4373
December	0.4371	0.4205	0.4290