YEARLY HIGH
15.3427 LKR
YEARLY LOW
13.0059 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.5809 LKR

2012 SVC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SVC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 15.3427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 13.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3368 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0130 to the December average rate of 14.6484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.3427 was up 17.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.0497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,714 LKR
2011 Average 63,159 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 65,030 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,684.08 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.3799
12.7979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 14.2275, compared to 14.9343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.1013 LKR (High: 14.1131 / Low: 13.0118). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 LKR (High: 13.0213 / Low: 13.0059).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1013
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2962 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2962

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 15.1647) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.5117), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6531 (+21.20%).

2012 Avg (July) 15.1647
2011 Avg (July) 12.5117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0213 13.0059 13.0130
February 14.1131 13.0118 13.4230
March 14.9516 13.8551 14.3675
April 15.1422 14.3148 14.7049
May 15.0896 14.4800 14.7699
June 15.3001 14.8600 15.0867
July 15.3427 14.8917 15.1647
August 15.1527 15.0080 15.0974
September 15.2069 14.7464 15.0488
October 14.8819 14.6452 14.7525
November 14.9516 14.8433 14.8941
December 14.8891 14.4887 14.6484