2013 TOP to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 TOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the TOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 73.9119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 69.8687.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0433 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.1284 to the December average rate of 70.4203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 73.9119 was down 5.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 77.9190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 72.5370, compared to 71.6475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8896 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 3.4583 LKR (High: 73.3269 / Low: 69.8687). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6188 LKR (High: 70.9167 / Low: 70.2979).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.8776 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 72.5407) against the same month in 2012 (average: 74.5048), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9641 (-2.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.7063 | 72.4236 | 73.1284 |
| February | 73.8539 | 72.6025 | 73.2919 |
| March | 73.9119 | 71.8874 | 72.5407 |
| April | 73.0190 | 71.9000 | 72.3754 |
| May | 72.7853 | 71.4391 | 72.2264 |
| June | 72.6745 | 70.0900 | 71.6595 |
| July | 71.8223 | 70.1245 | 71.1085 |
| August | 71.9968 | 70.8890 | 71.3044 |
| September | 73.3269 | 69.8687 | 72.0840 |
| October | 73.3423 | 71.9192 | 72.6697 |
| November | 73.4615 | 70.6096 | 72.2980 |
| December | 70.9167 | 70.2979 | 70.4203 |