2012 XDR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

204.7771 LKR

YEARLY LOW

173.8786 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

195.2971 LKR

2012 XDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 204.7771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 173.8786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.8985 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.7612 to the December average rate of 197.0814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 204.7771 was up 14.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 178.1924, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,023,885 LKR

2011 Average 872,360 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 869,393 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 154,492.44 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

204.9628

172.0156

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 191.0960, compared to 199.4981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 191.0960

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 199.4981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 15.3083 LKR (High: 191.6458 / Low: 176.3375). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1341 LKR (High: 200.1508 / Low: 198.0167).

February Spread (Volatile) ±15.3083

November Spread (Stable) ±2.1341

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.4316 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 198.5144) against the same month in 2011 (average: 175.9671), the exchange rate shifted by +22.5473 (+12.81%).

2012 Avg (April) 198.5144

2011 Avg (April) 175.9671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	176.5844	173.8786	174.7612
February	191.6458	176.3375	181.8639
March	201.1999	186.7621	193.7087
April	204.7771	192.8596	198.5144
May	200.8810	195.8012	197.8008
June	202.5880	196.5597	199.9272
July	203.0659	195.4456	199.9755
August	201.3182	198.4009	199.6809
September	204.6515	199.0947	202.2172
October	200.2836	197.1949	198.7856
November	200.1508	198.0167	199.2482
December	199.7283	195.3252	197.0814