2012 MUR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.5317 LKR

YEARLY LOW

3.8464 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.2391 LKR

2012 MUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 4.5317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 3.8464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6854 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8791 to the December average rate of 4.1640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.5317 was up 11.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.0465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,659 LKR

2011 Average 19,316 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 19,232 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,426.89 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.4864

3.8239

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 4.2413, compared to 4.2369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2413

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.4049 LKR (High: 4.3021 / Low: 3.8972). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0602 LKR (High: 4.2311 / Low: 4.1709).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4049

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0602

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1486 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 4.4312) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.9729), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4583 (+11.53%).

2012 Avg (April) 4.4312

2011 Avg (April) 3.9729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.9191	3.8464	3.8791
February	4.3021	3.8972	4.0558
March	4.5278	4.1649	4.3259
April	4.5317	4.3390	4.4312
May	4.4882	4.3466	4.4085
June	4.4435	4.2764	4.3476
July	4.3603	4.1821	4.2722
August	4.3677	4.2486	4.3036
September	4.3593	4.2162	4.3162
October	4.2122	4.1443	4.1676
November	4.2311	4.1709	4.1978
December	4.2109	4.1349	4.1640