YEARLY HIGH
4.5152 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.5371 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1087 LKR

2012 RUB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 4.5152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.5371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9780 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6322 to the December average rate of 4.1704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.5152 was up 12.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.0175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,576 LKR
2011 Average 18,829 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 17,686 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,890.17 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.4386
3.5589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 4.0704, compared to 4.1470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0766 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.4806 LKR (High: 4.2412 / Low: 3.7605). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0660 LKR (High: 4.1881 / Low: 4.1220).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4806
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0660

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1791 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 4.3653) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.9284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4369 (+11.12%).

2012 Avg (April) 4.3653
2011 Avg (April) 3.9284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7746 3.5371 3.6322
February 4.2412 3.7605 3.9386
March 4.4840 4.0806 4.2847
April 4.5152 4.2415 4.3653
May 4.4101 3.9591 4.1903
June 4.0999 3.8676 4.0113
July 4.1444 3.9732 4.0879
August 4.1780 4.0621 4.1337
September 4.3297 4.0869 4.1918
October 4.1881 4.1220 4.1478
November 4.2213 4.0960 4.1502
December 4.2155 4.1189 4.1704