YEARLY HIGH
49.6772 LKR
YEARLY LOW
42.1368 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.2113 LKR

2012 XCD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 49.6772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 42.1368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5404 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.1642 to the December average rate of 47.4165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 49.6772 was up 17.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 42.2841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 248,386 LKR
2011 Average 205,151 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 210,684 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,701.87 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

49.6311
41.4853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 46.1013, compared to 48.3212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.1013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.3212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.5744 LKR (High: 45.7356 / Low: 42.1612). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0584 LKR (High: 42.1952 / Low: 42.1368).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.5744
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0584

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 0.9387 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 48.9523) against the same month in 2011 (average: 40.6651), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2872 (+20.38%).

2012 Avg (July) 48.9523
2011 Avg (July) 40.6651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.1952 42.1368 42.1642
February 45.7356 42.1612 43.4939
March 48.4491 44.8986 46.5571
April 49.0653 46.3874 47.6480
May 48.8934 46.9173 47.8578
June 49.5747 48.1497 48.8871
July 49.6772 48.2324 48.9523
August 49.0666 48.7254 48.8765
September 49.0091 47.8930 48.7012
October 48.1714 47.4451 47.7625
November 48.4177 48.0462 48.2181
December 48.1958 46.9671 47.4165