2012 STD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0071 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0059 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0067 LKR

2012 STD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.0071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0060 to the December average rate of 0.0068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0071 was up 7.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36 LKR

2011 Average 31 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 29 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.15 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0070

0.0059

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STD 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 0.0066, compared to 0.0067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0066

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0007 LKR (High: 0.0067 / Low: 0.0061). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0065).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0069) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+6.83%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0069

2011 Avg (April) 0.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0062	0.0059	0.0060
February	0.0067	0.0061	0.0063
March	0.0071	0.0064	0.0068
April	0.0071	0.0067	0.0069
May	0.0070	0.0067	0.0068
June	0.0070	0.0067	0.0068
July	0.0069	0.0065	0.0067
August	0.0066	0.0065	0.0066
September	0.0069	0.0065	0.0067
October	0.0069	0.0066	0.0067
November	0.0069	0.0067	0.0068
December	0.0069	0.0068	0.0068