2012 LKR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0176 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0149 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0157 BBD

2012 LKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.0176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 0.0149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0176 to the December average rate of 0.0156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0176 was down 3.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88 BBD

2011 Average 90 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 75 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.22 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0178

0.0148

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BBD 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 0.0161, compared to 0.0153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0161

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0014 BBD (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0162). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0176).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0176) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0180), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-2.64%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0176

2011 Avg (January) 0.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0176	0.0176	0.0176
February	0.0176	0.0162	0.0170
March	0.0165	0.0153	0.0159
April	0.0160	0.0151	0.0156
May	0.0158	0.0151	0.0155
June	0.0154	0.0149	0.0152
July	0.0153	0.0149	0.0151
August	0.0152	0.0151	0.0151
September	0.0155	0.0151	0.0152
October	0.0156	0.0154	0.0155
November	0.0154	0.0153	0.0154
December	0.0158	0.0154	0.0156

2012 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு