2013 MRO to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4828 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.4170 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4401 LKR

2013 MRO to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MRO to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.4828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.4170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0658 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4210 to the December average rate of 0.4486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4828 was up 4.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4630, 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 2,414 LKR

2012 Average 2,162 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 2,085 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 329.12 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4645

0.4171

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 0.4376, compared to 0.4427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4376

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0606 LKR (High: 0.4796 / Low: 0.4190). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 LKR (High: 0.4506 / Low: 0.4458).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0606

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0238 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.4605) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0170 (+3.82%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.4605

2012 Avg (April) 0.4436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4240	0.4185	0.4210
February	0.4296	0.4170	0.4231
March	0.4571	0.4283	0.4390
April	0.4828	0.4510	0.4605
May	0.4796	0.4190	0.4528
June	0.4392	0.4239	0.4290
July	0.4526	0.4330	0.4408
August	0.4504	0.4360	0.4395
September	0.4609	0.4392	0.4500
October	0.4497	0.4319	0.4374
November	0.4499	0.4326	0.4398
December	0.4506	0.4458	0.4486