YEARLY HIGH
15.0666 LKR
YEARLY LOW
12.4344 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4209 LKR

2013 SZL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 15.0666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 12.4344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6323 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4681 to the December average rate of 12.6146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 15.0666 was down 12.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 17.2955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,333 LKR
2012 Average 77,758 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 62,172 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,161.41 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

14.6534
12.4293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 13.7875, compared to 13.0544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.5360 LKR (High: 14.1371 / Low: 12.6011). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3259 LKR (High: 14.4211 / Low: 14.0952).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5360
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7774 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 14.4681) against the same month in 2012 (average: 14.2151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2530 (+1.78%).

2013 Avg (January) 14.4681
2012 Avg (January) 14.2151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0666 14.0283 14.4681
February 14.4211 14.0952 14.2551
March 14.1283 13.5806 13.8043
April 14.1515 13.6412 13.8477
May 14.1371 12.6011 13.5635
June 13.0521 12.4981 12.7861
July 13.5410 12.8541 13.2299
August 13.4275 12.8161 13.1264
September 13.6602 12.9187 13.2634
October 13.4010 13.0491 13.2318
November 13.0229 12.6381 12.8602
December 12.8595 12.4344 12.6146