YEARLY HIGH
3.1350 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.9365 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0433 LKR

2013 PHP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PHP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 3.1350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 2.9365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1984 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1148 to the December average rate of 2.9605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.1350 was down 2.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.2142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 783,743 LKR
2012 Average 756,092 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 734,136 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,606.77 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.1310
2.9450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 3.0743, compared to 3.0123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1080 LKR (High: 3.0942 / Low: 2.9862). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 LKR (High: 3.0466 / Low: 3.0300).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1080
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0740 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 3.1155) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.7527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3628 (+13.18%).

2013 Avg (February) 3.1155
2012 Avg (February) 2.7527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1281 3.1011 3.1148
February 3.1350 3.0979 3.1155
March 3.1321 3.0914 3.1121
April 3.0980 3.0352 3.0611
May 3.0942 2.9862 3.0582
June 3.0292 2.9365 2.9842
July 3.0472 3.0002 3.0270
August 3.0274 2.9818 3.0086
September 3.0703 2.9812 3.0280
October 3.0466 3.0300 3.0388
November 3.0339 2.9879 3.0110
December 3.0018 2.9378 2.9605