YEARLY HIGH
1.4664 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2086 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3733 LKR

2012 XPF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 1.4664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1.2086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2577 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2300 to the December average rate of 1.4072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4664 was up 7.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,332 LKR
2011 Average 6,445 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,043 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,288.52 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4372
1.2112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.3520, compared to 1.3947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1368 LKR (High: 1.3858 / Low: 1.2490). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0283 LKR (High: 1.4170 / Low: 1.3888).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1368
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0283

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 0.0311 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 1.4183) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0845 (+6.34%).

2012 Avg (April) 1.4183
2011 Avg (April) 1.3338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2528 1.2086 1.2300
February 1.3858 1.2490 1.3012
March 1.4470 1.3334 1.3904
April 1.4664 1.3775 1.4183
May 1.4381 1.3678 1.3872
June 1.4190 1.3520 1.3845
July 1.4123 1.3197 1.3680
August 1.3972 1.3459 1.3714
September 1.4526 1.3925 1.4179
October 1.4170 1.3888 1.4030
November 1.4162 1.3863 1.4005
December 1.4238 1.3924 1.4072