2012 MYR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.4784 LKR

YEARLY LOW

35.9146 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.3131 LKR

2012 MYR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 43.4784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 35.9146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5638 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5823 to the December average rate of 41.9412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 43.4784 was up 16.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 37.2522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 869,568 LKR

2011 Average 723,001 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 718,292 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,276.35 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

43.3685

35.9654

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 40.3191, compared to 42.3072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9881 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.3191

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.3072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.6517 LKR (High: 41.0812 / Low: 37.4295). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5382 LKR (High: 42.8559 / Low: 42.3177).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.6517

November Spread (Stable) ±0.5382

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6598 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 42.7516) against the same month in 2011 (average: 35.7892), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9623 (+19.45%).

2012 Avg (September) 42.7516

2011 Avg (September) 35.7892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.4471	35.9146	36.5823
February	41.0812	37.4295	38.8334
March	42.8531	40.0860	41.2815
April	43.3150	40.8670	42.0474
May	42.7692	41.3245	41.6844
June	42.1650	40.6735	41.4853
July	42.4189	41.0358	41.9065
August	42.7585	42.1400	42.3775
September	43.4784	42.1480	42.7516
October	42.7510	41.7681	42.2653
November	42.8559	42.3177	42.6010
December	42.8047	41.4197	41.9412