2013 SCR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.1244 LKR

YEARLY LOW

9.6562 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.6945 LKR

2013 SCR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 11.1244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 9.6562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4682 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7453 to the December average rate of 10.8463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.1244 was up 8.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 10.2455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,622 LKR

2012 Average 46,557 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 48,281 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,341.13 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

11.1309

9.6193

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 10.4636, compared to 10.9254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.6238 LKR (High: 10.9265 / Low: 10.3027). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1002 LKR (High: 10.8966 / Low: 10.7964).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6238

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1363 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 11.0020) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.9626), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0394 (+10.43%).

2013 Avg (August) 11.0020

2012 Avg (August) 9.9626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.8945	9.6562	9.7453
February	10.3396	9.8703	10.0448
March	10.9265	10.3027	10.7072
April	10.8626	10.6628	10.7598
May	10.7945	10.6302	10.7212
June	10.9540	10.6778	10.8036
July	11.0172	10.9049	10.9542
August	11.1244	10.9296	11.0020
September	11.1146	10.8999	11.0050
October	10.9205	10.7623	10.8687
November	10.9315	10.7586	10.8764
December	10.8966	10.7964	10.8463