2012 PEN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.0694 LKR

YEARLY LOW

42.2156 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.3729 LKR

2012 PEN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 51.0694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 42.2156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8538 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.2689 to the December average rate of 49.9118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 51.0694 was up 20.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 42.3037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 255,347 LKR

2011 Average 200,632 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 211,078 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,268.92 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

51.3778

41.4408

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 46.5417, compared to 50.2041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.5417

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.2041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.8829 LKR (High: 46.1871 / Low: 42.3042). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0872 LKR (High: 42.3028 / Low: 42.2156).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.8829

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0872

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7213 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 50.3379) against the same month in 2011 (average: 39.9251), the exchange rate shifted by +10.4129 (+26.08%).

2012 Avg (July) 50.3379

2011 Avg (July) 39.9251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.3028	42.2156	42.2689
February	46.1871	42.3042	43.7485
March	48.9364	45.3416	47.0384
April	49.9228	46.9500	48.4070
May	49.0535	48.0050	48.4468
June	50.2868	48.1496	49.3407
July	51.0694	49.3973	50.3379
August	50.7664	50.0039	50.4610
September	50.9613	49.6992	50.5497
October	50.3873	49.3699	49.8283
November	50.4553	49.8401	50.1360
December	50.4463	49.4939	49.9118