YEARLY HIGH
0.0306 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0241 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0289 LKR

2012 PYG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PYG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 0.0306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0248 to the December average rate of 0.0297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0306 was up 5.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153 LKR
2011 Average 132 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 120 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.59 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0304
0.0242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0282, compared to 0.0295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0048 LKR (High: 0.0289 / Low: 0.0241). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0291).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0298) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0278), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+7.15%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0298
2011 Avg (July) 0.0278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0258 0.0241 0.0248
February 0.0289 0.0241 0.0263
March 0.0305 0.0284 0.0294
April 0.0305 0.0292 0.0299
May 0.0302 0.0287 0.0296
June 0.0296 0.0287 0.0292
July 0.0306 0.0294 0.0298
August 0.0300 0.0296 0.0299
September 0.0300 0.0289 0.0297
October 0.0291 0.0288 0.0290
November 0.0294 0.0291 0.0292
December 0.0300 0.0292 0.0297