2013 VEF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.7234 LKR

YEARLY LOW

19.9243 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.6883 LKR

2013 VEF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 29.7234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 19.9243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7992 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.5332 to the December average rate of 20.7889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 29.7234 was down 4.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 31.1970, 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 148,617 LKR

2012 Average 148,557 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 99,621 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,995.90 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

30.4831

19.0838

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 24.4866, compared to 20.8900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.4866

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.8900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 9.5344 LKR (High: 29.6814 / Low: 20.1470). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0424 LKR (High: 20.8617 / Low: 20.8193).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.5344

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0424

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.3739 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 29.5332) against the same month in 2012 (average: 26.5128), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0204 (+11.39%).

2013 Avg (January) 29.5332

2012 Avg (January) 26.5128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.7234	29.3785	29.5332
February	29.6979	29.3759	29.5139
March	29.6814	20.1470	27.4076
April	20.2007	19.9243	20.0337
May	20.1420	19.9941	20.0747
June	20.7684	20.0787	20.3564
July	20.9379	20.7547	20.8537
August	21.1697	20.8929	20.9810
September	21.1526	20.9790	21.0512
October	20.9218	20.7540	20.8255
November	20.8617	20.8193	20.8401
December	20.8555	20.7683	20.7889