YEARLY HIGH
50.1242 LKR
YEARLY LOW
45.9572 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.8215 LKR

2013 PEN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 50.1242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 45.9572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1670 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.7371 to the December average rate of 46.9501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 50.1242 was down 1.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 51.0694, 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 250,621 LKR
2012 Average 241,923 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 229,786 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,835.20 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

50.0534
46.2572
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 48.4418, compared to 47.2011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.4418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.2011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.8920 LKR (High: 48.5851 / Low: 46.6931). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4051 LKR (High: 47.5143 / Low: 47.1092).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.8920
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.2349 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 49.7371) against the same month in 2012 (average: 42.2689), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4681 (+17.67%).

2013 Avg (January) 49.7371
2012 Avg (January) 42.2689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.1242 49.1825 49.7371
February 49.4080 48.6805 49.1202
March 49.2909 48.3242 48.8629
April 48.8664 48.0638 48.5488
May 48.5851 46.6931 47.8084
June 47.1805 45.9572 46.5736
July 47.7036 46.7497 47.2416
August 47.3733 46.7725 47.1365
September 48.1432 47.2464 47.6580
October 47.5143 47.1092 47.3206
November 47.2707 46.7615 46.8999
December 47.3541 46.6044 46.9501