YEARLY HIGH
0.0309 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0289 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0299 LKR

2013 SLL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SLL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.0309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.0289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0293 to the December average rate of 0.0302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0309 was down 3.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 154 LKR
2012 Average 147 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 145 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.59 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0308
0.0290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0293, compared to 0.0304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0010 LKR (High: 0.0302 / Low: 0.0292). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0291).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.0307) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0303), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.32%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.0307
2012 Avg (September) 0.0303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0294 0.0291 0.0293
February 0.0295 0.0291 0.0293
March 0.0295 0.0292 0.0294
April 0.0294 0.0289 0.0292
May 0.0295 0.0292 0.0293
June 0.0302 0.0292 0.0296
July 0.0305 0.0301 0.0303
August 0.0308 0.0304 0.0306
September 0.0309 0.0305 0.0307
October 0.0305 0.0300 0.0303
November 0.0305 0.0302 0.0303
December 0.0304 0.0301 0.0302