YEARLY HIGH
0.0755 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0588 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0710 LKR

2012 COP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the COP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 0.0755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0616 to the December average rate of 0.0715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0755 was up 20.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 377,627 LKR
2011 Average 299,267 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 293,861 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,766.57 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0757
0.0604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.0695, compared to 0.0725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0061 LKR (High: 0.0694 / Low: 0.0633). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 LKR (High: 0.0721 / Low: 0.0712).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0744) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+19.75%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0744
2011 Avg (July) 0.0621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0630 0.0588 0.0616
February 0.0694 0.0633 0.0659
March 0.0743 0.0683 0.0712
April 0.0749 0.0706 0.0726
May 0.0736 0.0707 0.0720
June 0.0749 0.0713 0.0737
July 0.0755 0.0727 0.0744
August 0.0740 0.0723 0.0732
September 0.0738 0.0718 0.0730
October 0.0719 0.0710 0.0715
November 0.0721 0.0712 0.0716
December 0.0722 0.0707 0.0715