2012 SGD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SGD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SGD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 108.2722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 87.6867.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5854 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.9937 to the December average rate of 104.9591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 108.2722 was up 18.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 91.3713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SGD to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 98.4838, compared to 105.7985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.3148 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 8.0318 LKR (High: 99.0163 / Low: 90.9845). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8725 LKR (High: 106.2517 / Low: 105.3792).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.5012 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 106.8547) against the same month in 2011 (average: 88.1642), the exchange rate shifted by +18.6905 (+21.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90.9103 | 87.6867 | 88.9937 |
| February | 99.0163 | 90.9845 | 93.6294 |
| March | 104.0278 | 96.1732 | 99.8793 |
| April | 106.4550 | 99.4433 | 102.8523 |
| May | 104.8137 | 101.6181 | 102.3715 |
| June | 105.5070 | 101.0583 | 103.1765 |
| July | 106.0537 | 103.4702 | 105.2799 |
| August | 106.2517 | 105.3792 | 105.8013 |
| September | 108.2722 | 105.4349 | 106.8547 |
| October | 106.6701 | 104.2612 | 105.4360 |
| November | 106.9356 | 105.8470 | 106.4603 |
| December | 106.6522 | 103.7529 | 104.9591 |