YEARLY HIGH
0.3376 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2926 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3179 LKR

2012 AMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.3376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.2926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0450 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2941 to the December average rate of 0.3158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3376 was up 10.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,688 LKR
2011 Average 1,484 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,463 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.82 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3317
0.2907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.3152, compared to 0.3206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0255 LKR (High: 0.3365 / Low: 0.3110). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 LKR (High: 0.2953 / Low: 0.2926).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.3283) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0335 (+11.35%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.3283
2011 Avg (April) 0.2948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2953 0.2926 0.2941
February 0.3169 0.2936 0.3021
March 0.3365 0.3110 0.3231
April 0.3376 0.3201 0.3283
May 0.3304 0.3216 0.3249
June 0.3233 0.3148 0.3188
July 0.3334 0.3195 0.3267
August 0.3235 0.3186 0.3214
September 0.3240 0.3191 0.3221
October 0.3210 0.3145 0.3173
November 0.3214 0.3181 0.3200
December 0.3213 0.3136 0.3158