2012 PGK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

65.6363 LKR

YEARLY LOW

53.4526 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

61.5674 LKR

2012 PGK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 65.6363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 53.4526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1838 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.1042 to the December average rate of 62.1974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 65.6363 was up 21.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 53.9105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 328,182 LKR

2011 Average 236,377 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 267,263 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,918.89 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

65.3090

53.0855

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 59.7582, compared to 63.3766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.7582

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.3766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 6.6968 LKR (High: 60.4035 / Low: 53.7067). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8743 LKR (High: 63.6624 / Low: 62.7881).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.6968

November Spread (Stable) ±0.8743

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.3521 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 64.2904) against the same month in 2011 (average: 48.1401), the exchange rate shifted by +16.1503 (+33.55%).

2012 Avg (July) 64.2904

2011 Avg (July) 48.1401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.2367	53.4526	54.1042
February	60.4035	53.7067	56.0721
March	62.3020	57.9586	60.1097
April	63.7082	60.5544	62.4335
May	63.6703	60.9026	62.3692
June	64.4281	62.4789	63.4607
July	65.6363	63.4868	64.2904
August	64.4494	63.4501	63.9965
September	64.5245	63.1180	63.9905
October	63.3784	61.7539	62.6383
November	63.6624	62.7881	63.1463
December	62.9694	60.7784	62.1974