2012 SBD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.1708 LKR

YEARLY LOW

14.9520 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.8939 LKR

2012 SBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 19.1708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 14.9520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2188 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5217 to the December average rate of 18.0532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.1708 was up 27.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.0608, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,854 LKR

2011 Average 72,616 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 74,760 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,093.80 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.1495

15.1919

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 17.4120, compared to 18.3758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4120

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.5719 LKR (High: 17.6361 / Low: 16.0642). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1323 LKR (High: 18.7612 / Low: 18.6289).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5719

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1323

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4505 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 18.8197) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.5375), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2823 (+29.46%).

2012 Avg (June) 18.8197

2011 Avg (June) 14.5375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.0757	14.9520	15.5217
February	17.6361	16.0642	16.6547
March	18.2556	16.9341	17.6002
April	18.5831	17.5483	18.0420
May	18.2214	17.7035	17.8336
June	19.1708	18.1827	18.8197
July	19.1325	18.1542	18.4989
August	18.7612	18.6289	18.6883
September	18.7387	18.1351	18.5631
October	18.3305	17.9135	18.1126
November	18.4881	18.1284	18.3387
December	18.3952	17.8970	18.0532