2012 VEF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.1970 LKR

YEARLY LOW

26.4931 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.7063 LKR

2012 VEF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 31.1970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 26.4931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7040 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5128 to the December average rate of 29.8424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 31.1970 was up 17.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 26.5956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 155,985 LKR

2011 Average 128,619 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 132,465 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,519.78 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

31.3494

26.0731

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 28.9830, compared to 30.4296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9830

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.4296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 2.2453 LKR (High: 28.7578 / Low: 26.5125). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0339 LKR (High: 26.5269 / Low: 26.4931).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.2453

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0339

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 0.5885 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 30.9097) against the same month in 2011 (average: 25.4796), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4301 (+21.31%).

2012 Avg (July) 30.9097

2011 Avg (July) 25.4796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.5269	26.4931	26.5128
February	28.7578	26.5125	27.3438
March	30.4682	28.2362	29.2705
April	30.8554	29.1710	29.9555
May	30.7512	29.5100	30.0906
June	31.1805	30.2759	30.7245
July	31.1970	30.3917	30.9097
August	30.8702	30.6531	30.7643
September	30.8385	30.1357	30.6508
October	30.3239	29.8539	30.0624
November	30.4654	30.2322	30.3478
December	30.3180	29.5601	29.8424