2012 SDG to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.0838 LKR

YEARLY LOW

28.7193 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.5135 LKR

2012 SDG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 50.0838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 28.7193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.3645 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.5506 to the December average rate of 29.0318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 50.0838 was up 12.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 44.4158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 250,419 LKR

2011 Average 207,527 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 143,596 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,822.55 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

51.3574

27.0022

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 46.5203, compared to 30.5068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.5203

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.5068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 20.6112 LKR (High: 50.0042 / Low: 29.3929). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1034 LKR (High: 42.6094 / Low: 42.5060).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.6112

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 13.6941 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.6941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 49.3278) against the same month in 2011 (average: 40.9746), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3532 (+20.39%).

2012 Avg (June) 49.3278

2011 Avg (June) 40.9746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.6094	42.5060	42.5506
February	46.1913	42.5315	43.8893
March	48.8917	45.2882	46.9566
April	49.5102	46.7706	48.0895
May	49.2773	47.4066	48.3079
June	50.0838	48.5909	49.3278
July	50.0042	29.3929	35.6337
August	29.9586	29.6529	29.8189
September	30.0317	29.2503	29.7889
October	29.5000	29.0382	29.2408
November	29.6415	29.4279	29.5264
December	29.5110	28.7193	29.0318