YEARLY HIGH
1.5672 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.3357 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4526 LKR

2012 RSD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RSD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 1.5672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.3357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2316 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3997 to the December average rate of 1.4828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5672 was down 5.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,836 LKR
2011 Average 7,571 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,678 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,157.88 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5335
1.3757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 1.4581, compared to 1.4472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1430 LKR (High: 1.5352 / Low: 1.3921). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0359 LKR (High: 1.4165 / Low: 1.3805).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1430
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0605 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 1.5204) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5750), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0546 (-3.47%).

2012 Avg (April) 1.5204
2011 Avg (April) 1.5750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4165 1.3805 1.3997
February 1.4947 1.3953 1.4364
March 1.5611 1.4424 1.5001
April 1.5672 1.4782 1.5204
May 1.5352 1.3921 1.4599
June 1.4695 1.3826 1.4320
July 1.4637 1.3357 1.4010
August 1.4146 1.3563 1.3888
September 1.4990 1.4058 1.4576
October 1.5096 1.4405 1.4719
November 1.5085 1.4712 1.4813
December 1.5026 1.4612 1.4828