2012 TOP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

77.9190 LKR

YEARLY LOW

64.8392 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

73.3815 LKR

2012 TOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 77.9190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 64.8392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0798 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.3921 to the December average rate of 73.6351, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 77.9190 was up 14.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 68.1515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 389,595 LKR

2011 Average 315,334 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 324,196 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,398.96 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

76.6347

64.3701

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 72.0478, compared to 74.7151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.0478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.7151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 6.5974 LKR (High: 73.4270 / Low: 66.8296). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8854 LKR (High: 74.1037 / Low: 73.2183).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.5974

December Spread (Stable) ±0.8854

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.9716 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9716

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 75.6127) against the same month in 2011 (average: 60.2115), the exchange rate shifted by +15.4012 (+25.58%).

2012 Avg (April) 75.6127

2011 Avg (April) 60.2115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	66.8131	64.8392	65.3921
February	73.4270	66.8296	69.3893
March	77.2317	70.9885	74.5048
April	77.9190	73.6364	75.6127
May	76.1729	71.7068	73.6411
June	74.7489	72.4181	73.7470
July	75.7022	73.9504	74.6356
August	76.0343	74.8181	75.4225
September	76.9676	74.7270	75.5170
October	74.9085	73.4706	74.0889
November	76.2649	73.0616	74.9916
December	74.1037	73.2183	73.6351