2013 SYP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8778 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.9259 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4791 LKR

2013 SYP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SYP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 1.8778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.9259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9519 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7881 to the December average rate of 0.9301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -47.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8778 was down 18.55% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.3055, 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 9,389 LKR

2012 Average 10,151 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,629 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,759.53 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.9648

0.8360

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 1.7979, compared to 1.1604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7979

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.7048 LKR (High: 1.8768 / Low: 1.1720). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 LKR (High: 0.9438 / Low: 0.9341).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7048

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6361 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 1.8707) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.0596), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1889 (-9.17%).

2013 Avg (July) 1.8707

2012 Avg (July) 2.0596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8026	1.7798	1.7881
February	1.8015	1.7657	1.7864
March	1.8065	1.7799	1.7928
April	1.8161	1.7780	1.7933
May	1.8069	1.7900	1.8008
June	1.8630	1.8014	1.8261
July	1.8778	1.8624	1.8707
August	1.8768	1.1720	1.2345
September	1.1722	0.9815	1.0370
October	0.9689	0.9434	0.9513
November	0.9438	0.9341	0.9385
December	0.9373	0.9259	0.9301