YEARLY HIGH
151.5798 STD
YEARLY LOW
135.5152 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
143.1595 STD

2013 LKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 151.5798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 135.5152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0646 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.5859 to the December average rate of 137.0278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 151.5798 was down 10.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 169.7450, 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 757,899 STD
2012 Average 751,275 STD
Yearly Trough Low 677,576 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,322.98 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

150.8418
135.7720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to STD 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 147.3105, compared to 139.0085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.3020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.3105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.0085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 9.1191 STD (High: 150.4443 / Low: 141.3252). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1988 STD (High: 139.6994 / Low: 137.5006).

June Spread (Volatile) ±9.1191
November Spread (Stable) ±2.1988

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.9120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 149.5860) against the same month in 2012 (average: 144.9668), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6192 (+3.19%).

2013 Avg (April) 149.5860
2012 Avg (April) 144.9668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 147.9174 143.1051 145.5859
February 147.3121 142.3555 144.7962
March 151.1579 146.4410 149.1426
April 151.5798 147.7922 149.5860
May 151.3212 145.9589 149.2893
June 150.4443 141.3252 145.4630
July 146.1868 140.3092 143.1099
August 141.0423 135.7509 139.1979
September 140.1387 136.9909 138.7205
October 138.2128 135.6221 137.2601
November 139.6994 137.5006 138.7348
December 138.5045 135.5152 137.0278