2013 QAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.5829 LKR

YEARLY LOW

34.4397 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.4649 LKR

2013 QAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 36.5829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 34.4397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1432 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.8391 to the December average rate of 35.9274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 36.5829 was down 0.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 36.7995, 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 182,914 LKR

2012 Average 175,190 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 172,198 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,716.03 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

36.5548

34.4480

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 34.8283, compared to 36.1016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.8283

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.1016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 1.1673 LKR (High: 35.8649 / Low: 34.6977). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0690 LKR (High: 36.0511 / Low: 35.9821).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1673

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0690

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3877 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 36.2570) against the same month in 2012 (average: 36.2668), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0098 (-0.03%).

2013 Avg (August) 36.2570

2012 Avg (August) 36.2668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.0562	34.6590	34.8391
February	35.0274	34.6540	34.8141
March	35.0101	34.6533	34.8269
April	34.9232	34.4397	34.6235
May	34.8133	34.5513	34.6932
June	35.8649	34.6977	35.1728
July	36.1694	35.8720	36.0355
August	36.5829	36.0976	36.2570
September	36.5457	36.2545	36.3792
October	36.1574	35.8607	35.9915
November	36.0511	35.9821	36.0189
December	36.0477	35.8804	35.9274