YEARLY HIGH
0.1050 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0888 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0950 MDL

2012 LKR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.1050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.0888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0162 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1035 to the December average rate of 0.0950, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1050 was down 6.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1122, 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 525 MDL
2011 Average 530 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 444 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.07 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1047
0.0902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MDL 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 0.0956, compared to 0.0944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0098 MDL (High: 0.1050 / Low: 0.0953). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MDL (High: 0.0953 / Low: 0.0941).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1008) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1082), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0074 (-6.82%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1008
2011 Avg (February) 0.1082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1047 0.1022 0.1035
February 0.1050 0.0953 0.1008
March 0.0977 0.0904 0.0942
April 0.0944 0.0888 0.0914
May 0.0931 0.0901 0.0918
June 0.0928 0.0908 0.0917
July 0.0960 0.0911 0.0933
August 0.0955 0.0939 0.0945
September 0.0960 0.0934 0.0942
October 0.0961 0.0940 0.0948
November 0.0953 0.0941 0.0947
December 0.0960 0.0940 0.0950