2013 STD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0074 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0066 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0070 LKR

2013 STD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the STD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.0066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0069 to the December average rate of 0.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0074 was up 3.61% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0071, 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 37 LKR

2012 Average 33 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 33 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.91 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0074

0.0066

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0068, compared to 0.0072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0068

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0004 LKR (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0066). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0072).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0073) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+6.71%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0073

2012 Avg (December) 0.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0070	0.0068	0.0069
February	0.0070	0.0068	0.0069
March	0.0068	0.0066	0.0067
April	0.0068	0.0066	0.0067
May	0.0069	0.0066	0.0067
June	0.0071	0.0066	0.0069
July	0.0071	0.0068	0.0070
August	0.0074	0.0071	0.0072
September	0.0073	0.0071	0.0072
October	0.0074	0.0072	0.0073
November	0.0073	0.0072	0.0072
December	0.0074	0.0072	0.0073