YEARLY HIGH
0.0893 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0756 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0847 LKR

2012 LBP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 0.0893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0756 to the December average rate of 0.0851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0893 was up 17.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0758, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 446 LKR
2011 Average 367 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 378 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.52 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0895
0.0743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0827, compared to 0.0868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0064 LKR (High: 0.0820 / Low: 0.0756). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0756 / Low: 0.0756).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0882) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0724), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0158 (+21.84%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0882
2011 Avg (July) 0.0724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0756 0.0756 0.0756
February 0.0820 0.0756 0.0780
March 0.0869 0.0805 0.0835
April 0.0880 0.0831 0.0854
May 0.0877 0.0841 0.0858
June 0.0889 0.0864 0.0876
July 0.0893 0.0867 0.0882
August 0.0880 0.0872 0.0878
September 0.0884 0.0857 0.0875
October 0.0866 0.0851 0.0858
November 0.0869 0.0862 0.0866
December 0.0866 0.0841 0.0851