2012 ZAR to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ZAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ZAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 17.3144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 13.9182.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3962 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2189 to the December average rate of 14.8504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.3144 was up 3.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.7779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
ZAR to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.6854, compared to 15.4216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2638 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.7041 LKR (High: 16.4973 / Low: 14.7932). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5621 LKR (High: 15.1269 / Low: 14.5648).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0077 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 16.5324) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.9564), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5761 (+3.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6738 | 13.9182 | 14.2189 |
| February | 16.4973 | 14.7932 | 15.3411 |
| March | 17.3144 | 15.8902 | 16.5324 |
| April | 17.0666 | 15.9457 | 16.4363 |
| May | 16.7594 | 15.4472 | 15.8651 |
| June | 16.3157 | 15.2049 | 15.7185 |
| July | 16.4615 | 15.3226 | 16.1009 |
| August | 16.3150 | 15.6174 | 15.9880 |
| September | 16.1728 | 15.5745 | 15.9000 |
| October | 15.4602 | 14.4435 | 14.8923 |
| November | 15.1138 | 14.5309 | 14.7982 |
| December | 15.1269 | 14.5648 | 14.8504 |