YEARLY HIGH
30.2556 LKR
YEARLY LOW
22.8032 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.6767 LKR

2013 SDG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 30.2556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 22.8032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4524 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.7544 to the December average rate of 22.9443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 30.2556 was down 39.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 50.0838, 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 151,278 LKR
2012 Average 192,384 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 114,016 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,261.79 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

30.7706
22.2329
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 28.7415, compared to 28.6118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.7415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.6118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 6.7298 LKR (High: 29.7510 / Low: 23.0212). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1920 LKR (High: 22.9953 / Low: 22.8032).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.7298
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1920

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.2585 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 30.0591) against the same month in 2012 (average: 29.7889), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2702 (+0.91%).

2013 Avg (September) 30.0591
2012 Avg (September) 29.7889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.9527 28.5962 28.7544
February 28.8923 28.4708 28.7030
March 28.9050 28.5269 28.7286
April 28.8234 28.3601 28.5724
May 28.7273 28.4421 28.6255
June 29.6240 28.6457 29.0653
July 29.9689 29.5261 29.7784
August 30.2243 29.8398 29.9585
September 30.2556 29.9207 30.0591
October 29.8878 29.6366 29.7277
November 29.7510 23.0212 29.2029
December 22.9953 22.8032 22.9443