2012 MWK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7970 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.3794 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5534 LKR

2012 MWK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.7970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.3794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4176 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6935 to the December average rate of 0.3914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7970 was up 8.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,985 LKR

2011 Average 3,545 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,897 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,088.23 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8127

0.3531

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.6669, compared to 0.4400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6669

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2765 LKR (High: 0.7788 / Low: 0.5023). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 LKR (High: 0.4831 / Low: 0.4760).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2765

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2047 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.7744) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0462 (+6.34%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.7744

2011 Avg (April) 0.7282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7016	0.6863	0.6935
February	0.7431	0.6878	0.7092
March	0.7869	0.7276	0.7570
April	0.7970	0.7444	0.7744
May	0.7788	0.5023	0.5697
June	0.5060	0.4866	0.4974
July	0.4973	0.4723	0.4866
August	0.4831	0.4760	0.4803
September	0.4765	0.4267	0.4555
October	0.4260	0.4102	0.4179
November	0.4215	0.3978	0.4083
December	0.4011	0.3794	0.3914