YEARLY HIGH
49.3092 LKR
YEARLY LOW
46.4056 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.7953 LKR

2013 XCD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XCD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 49.3092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 46.4056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9036 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.9452 to the December average rate of 48.4232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 49.3092 was down 0.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 49.6772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 246,546 LKR
2012 Average 236,095 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 232,028 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,517.85 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

49.2606
46.4214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 46.9344, compared to 48.6562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.9344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.6562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 1.5842 LKR (High: 48.3559 / Low: 46.7717). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0983 LKR (High: 48.5880 / Low: 48.4897).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5842
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0983

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5120 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 48.8699) against the same month in 2012 (average: 48.8765), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0067 (-0.01%).

2013 Avg (August) 48.8699
2012 Avg (August) 48.8765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.2405 46.6999 46.9452
February 47.1996 46.6921 46.9145
March 47.1789 46.7036 46.9299
April 47.0604 46.4056 46.6580
May 46.9121 46.5613 46.7504
June 48.3559 46.7717 47.4086
July 48.7523 48.3391 48.5661
August 49.3092 48.6559 48.8699
September 49.2543 48.8578 49.0240
October 48.7340 48.3349 48.5121
November 48.5880 48.4897 48.5418
December 48.5777 48.3653 48.4232