YEARLY HIGH
0.4058 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.3022 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3573 LKR

2013 MWK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MWK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.4058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.3022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1036 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3775 to the December average rate of 0.3106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4058 was down 49.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7970, 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 2,029 LKR
2012 Average 2,764 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,511 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 517.95 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4088
0.3016
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 0.3501, compared to 0.3646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0663 LKR (High: 0.3795 / Low: 0.3133). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 LKR (High: 0.4052 / Low: 0.3966).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0663
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0414 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.3953) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4555), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0602 (-13.21%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.3953
2012 Avg (September) 0.4555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3946 0.3525 0.3775
February 0.3523 0.3336 0.3465
March 0.3432 0.3240 0.3320
April 0.3268 0.3034 0.3140
May 0.3795 0.3133 0.3406
June 0.3966 0.3783 0.3900
July 0.4039 0.3922 0.3981
August 0.4052 0.3966 0.3999
September 0.4058 0.3595 0.3953
October 0.3619 0.3319 0.3540
November 0.3395 0.3196 0.3297
December 0.3198 0.3022 0.3106