YEARLY HIGH
0.1167 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0779 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0930 LKR

2013 SOS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SOS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.0779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0389 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0793 to the December average rate of 0.1123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1167 was up 39.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0837, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 584 LKR
2012 Average 393 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 389 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.28 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1156
0.0760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0824, compared to 0.1037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0078 LKR (High: 0.1167 / Low: 0.1089). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LKR (High: 0.0799 / Low: 0.0787).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1123) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0794), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0328 (+41.34%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1123
2012 Avg (December) 0.0794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0799 0.0787 0.0793
February 0.0814 0.0780 0.0795
March 0.0818 0.0779 0.0798
April 0.0835 0.0801 0.0814
May 0.0867 0.0834 0.0848
June 0.0932 0.0861 0.0894
July 0.0961 0.0932 0.0945
August 0.1019 0.0957 0.0988
September 0.1046 0.1019 0.1034
October 0.1066 0.1045 0.1056
November 0.1093 0.1066 0.1075
December 0.1167 0.1089 0.1123