2013 SAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.5193 LKR

YEARLY LOW

33.4355 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.4300 LKR

2013 SAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 35.5193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 33.4355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0838 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.8205 to the December average rate of 34.8802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 35.5193 was down 0.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 35.7278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177,596 LKR

2012 Average 170,084 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 167,177 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,419.06 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

35.4821

33.4424

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 33.8117, compared to 35.0483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.8117

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.0483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 1.1476 LKR (High: 34.8396 / Low: 33.6920). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0727 LKR (High: 34.9988 / Low: 34.9260).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1476

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0727

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 0.3667 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 35.2004) against the same month in 2012 (average: 35.2155), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0150 (-0.04%).

2013 Avg (August) 35.2004

2012 Avg (August) 35.2155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.0343	33.6441	33.8205
February	34.0021	33.6414	33.7981
March	33.9877	33.6404	33.8057
April	33.8994	33.4355	33.6123
May	33.7966	33.5437	33.6808
June	34.8396	33.6920	34.1529
July	35.1159	34.8275	34.9865
August	35.5193	35.0472	35.2004
September	35.4782	35.1966	35.3121
October	35.1071	34.8170	34.9454
November	34.9988	34.9260	34.9649
December	34.9947	34.8492	34.8802