2013 ZAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.0832 LKR

YEARLY LOW

12.4006 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.4223 LKR

2013 ZAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 15.0832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 12.4006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6826 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4611 to the December average rate of 12.6237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 15.0832 was down 12.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 17.3144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 754,159 LKR

2012 Average 777,646 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 620,031 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,128.63 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

14.6449

12.4399

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 13.7894, compared to 13.0553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7894

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.5452 LKR (High: 14.1606 / Low: 12.6154). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2676 LKR (High: 14.4327 / Low: 14.1651).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5452

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7798 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 14.4611) against the same month in 2012 (average: 14.2189), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2422 (+1.70%).

2013 Avg (January) 14.4611

2012 Avg (January) 14.2189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.0832	14.0014	14.4611
February	14.4327	14.1651	14.2756
March	14.1202	13.6144	13.8043
April	14.0809	13.6489	13.8499
May	14.1606	12.6154	13.5626
June	13.2068	12.5097	12.7828
July	13.5151	12.8240	13.2234
August	13.4246	12.7752	13.1199
September	13.6914	12.9185	13.2686
October	13.3947	13.0472	13.2365
November	13.0202	12.6368	12.8597
December	12.8893	12.4006	12.6237