2012 SYP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3055 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.7847 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0303 LKR

2012 SYP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 2.3055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.7847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5208 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0993 to the December average rate of 1.8046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3055 was down 3.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,528 LKR

2011 Average 11,505 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 8,923 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,604.22 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2850

1.7609

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 2.1320, compared to 1.9287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1320

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2005 LKR (High: 2.1816 / Low: 1.9811). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 LKR (High: 1.8990 / Low: 1.8726).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2005

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0928 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 2.2414) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.3221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0807 (-3.48%).

2012 Avg (April) 2.2414

2011 Avg (April) 2.3221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1816	1.9811	2.0993
February	2.1518	1.9815	2.0457
March	2.2767	2.1102	2.1890
April	2.3055	2.1826	2.2414
May	2.2548	2.0600	2.1486
June	2.0906	2.0372	2.0678
July	2.0884	2.0108	2.0596
August	2.0285	1.9821	2.0120
September	1.9928	1.8998	1.9604
October	1.8990	1.8726	1.8827
November	1.8772	1.8330	1.8529
December	1.8344	1.7847	1.8046