2012 QAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.7995 LKR

YEARLY LOW

31.2622 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.0319 LKR

2012 QAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 36.7995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 31.2622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5373 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.2725 to the December average rate of 35.1878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 36.7995 was up 17.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 31.3569, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 183,998 LKR

2011 Average 151,802 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 156,311 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,686.53 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

36.9585

30.7556

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 34.1868, compared to 35.8771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.1868

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.8771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 2.6482 LKR (High: 33.9120 / Low: 31.2638). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0261 LKR (High: 31.2883 / Low: 31.2622).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.6482

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6938 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 36.4416) against the same month in 2011 (average: 30.0753), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3663 (+21.17%).

2012 Avg (July) 36.4416

2011 Avg (July) 30.0753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.2883	31.2622	31.2725
February	33.9120	31.2638	32.2532
March	35.9257	33.2972	34.5267
April	36.3813	34.3971	35.3341
May	36.2645	34.7993	35.4930
June	36.7646	35.7059	36.2409
July	36.7995	35.8222	36.4416
August	36.4065	36.1523	36.2668
September	36.3566	35.5369	36.1378
October	35.7461	35.2377	35.4440
November	35.9245	35.6530	35.7846
December	35.7645	34.8576	35.1878