2013 SBD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.7559 LKR

YEARLY LOW

17.2309 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.0499 LKR

2013 SBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 18.7559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 17.2309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5250 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8778 to the December average rate of 18.1904, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 18.7559 was down 2.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 19.1708, 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 93,779 LKR

2012 Average 89,473 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 86,155 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,624.84 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

18.6886

17.3418

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 17.7209, compared to 18.3789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7209

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.6670 LKR (High: 18.2108 / Low: 17.5437). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2621 LKR (High: 18.7356 / Low: 18.4735).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6670

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2621

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3335 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 18.5317) against the same month in 2012 (average: 18.6883), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1566 (-0.84%).

2013 Avg (August) 18.5317

2012 Avg (August) 18.6883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.9895	17.5850	17.8778
February	17.9674	17.5128	17.8765
March	17.9799	17.4829	17.7875
April	17.8251	17.2898	17.4541
May	17.6741	17.2309	17.5045
June	18.2108	17.5437	17.8247
July	18.5488	18.1605	18.4111
August	18.7559	18.3042	18.5317
September	18.7356	18.4735	18.5764
October	18.5203	18.1197	18.3099
November	18.4903	18.1174	18.2538
December	18.4312	18.0772	18.1904