YEARLY HIGH
42.5340 LKR
YEARLY LOW
39.6490 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.0058 LKR

2013 MYR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MYR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 42.5340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 39.6490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8850 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.7627 to the December average rate of 40.2167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 42.5340 was down 2.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 43.4784, 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 850,679 LKR
2012 Average 826,335 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 792,980 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,699.72 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

41.9930
40.0552
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 41.2374, compared to 40.7742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.2374
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.7742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.8568 LKR (High: 41.8247 / Low: 39.9679). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5624 LKR (High: 41.2290 / Low: 40.6666).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.8568
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5624

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.0571 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 41.8315) against the same month in 2012 (average: 41.6844), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1471 (+0.35%).

2013 Avg (May) 41.8315
2012 Avg (May) 41.6844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.0147 40.7466 41.7627
February 41.2290 40.6666 40.9094
March 41.1863 40.3749 40.7878
April 41.9022 40.8710 41.3582
May 42.5340 40.9596 41.8315
June 41.3187 40.0498 40.7744
July 41.3787 40.6049 41.1107
August 40.7125 39.8976 40.2956
September 41.8247 39.9679 40.7225
October 41.7340 40.6949 41.2900
November 41.3304 40.6472 41.0098
December 40.8031 39.6490 40.2167