YEARLY HIGH
0.2668 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2199 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2499 LKR

2012 XAF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.2668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.2199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0469 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2240 to the December average rate of 0.2561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2668 was up 7.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,334 LKR
2011 Average 1,164 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,099 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.43 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2616
0.2206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.2461, compared to 0.2538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0245 LKR (High: 0.2522 / Low: 0.2277). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 LKR (High: 0.2576 / Low: 0.2524).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.2582) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+6.89%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.2582
2011 Avg (April) 0.2415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2288 0.2199 0.2240
February 0.2522 0.2277 0.2368
March 0.2639 0.2429 0.2531
April 0.2668 0.2505 0.2582
May 0.2612 0.2491 0.2522
June 0.2576 0.2468 0.2521
July 0.2571 0.2399 0.2488
August 0.2537 0.2447 0.2496
September 0.2643 0.2533 0.2582
October 0.2578 0.2523 0.2553
November 0.2576 0.2524 0.2548
December 0.2591 0.2532 0.2561