YEARLY HIGH
1.5132 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.3530 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4369 LKR

2013 XPF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XPF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 1.5132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 1.3530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1603 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4124 to the December average rate of 1.5001, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5132 was up 3.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4664, 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 7,566 LKR
2012 Average 6,867 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,765 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 801.26 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5128
1.3596
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 1.3950, compared to 1.4787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0669 LKR (High: 1.4387 / Low: 1.3718). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 LKR (High: 1.5104 / Low: 1.4866).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0669
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0414 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.4971) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0941 (+6.71%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.4971
2012 Avg (October) 1.4030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4351 1.3871 1.4124
February 1.4444 1.3950 1.4186
March 1.3919 1.3606 1.3772
April 1.3943 1.3577 1.3750
May 1.3968 1.3530 1.3724
June 1.4387 1.3718 1.4146
July 1.4664 1.4041 1.4386
August 1.4913 1.4595 1.4728
September 1.5001 1.4651 1.4826
October 1.5132 1.4830 1.4971
November 1.4932 1.4662 1.4813
December 1.5104 1.4866 1.5001