YEARLY HIGH
35.7278 LKR
YEARLY LOW
30.3507 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.0111 LKR

2012 SAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 35.7278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 30.3507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3771 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.3610 to the December average rate of 34.1608, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 35.7278 was up 17.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 30.4448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 178,639 LKR
2011 Average 147,345 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 151,753 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,885.40 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

35.8895
29.8584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 33.1889, compared to 34.8332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.1889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.8332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 2.5684 LKR (High: 32.9219 / Low: 30.3535). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 LKR (High: 30.3757 / Low: 30.3507).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.5684
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

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 0.6733 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 35.3869) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.1871), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1998 (+21.24%).

2012 Avg (July) 35.3869
2011 Avg (July) 29.1871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.3757 30.3507 30.3610
February 32.9219 30.3535 31.3123
March 34.8754 32.3271 33.5179
April 35.3195 33.3923 34.3027
May 35.2059 33.7841 34.4571
June 35.6926 34.6614 35.1827
July 35.7278 34.7816 35.3869
August 35.3493 35.1013 35.2155
September 35.3105 34.5146 35.0849
October 34.7046 34.1929 34.4116
November 34.8826 34.6175 34.7396
December 34.7219 33.8366 34.1608