2011 BBD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.0845 LKR

YEARLY LOW

54.6975 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.2577 LKR

2011 BBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 57.0845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 54.6975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3869 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.4255 to the December average rate of 56.9261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 57.0845 was down 3.24% compared to the 2010 peak of 58.9977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 285,422 LKR

2010 Average 282,787 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 273,488 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,934.70 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

57.1450

54.5182

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 55.1332, compared to 55.3821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.1332

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.3821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 1.9502 LKR (High: 56.9452 / Low: 54.9950). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0814 LKR (High: 54.7863 / Low: 54.7049).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9502

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0814

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 0.2636 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 56.9261) against the same month in 2010 (average: 55.5064), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4197 (+2.56%).

2011 Avg (December) 56.9261

2010 Avg (December) 55.5064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.5201	55.3416	55.4255
February	55.5102	55.3271	55.4197
March	55.3560	54.9847	55.1560
April	55.2095	54.8425	55.1256
May	54.9801	54.8284	54.8919
June	54.8598	54.7001	54.7805
July	54.7863	54.7049	54.7371
August	54.9800	54.6975	54.8800
September	55.1400	54.9799	55.0383
October	55.1092	54.9852	55.0640
November	56.9452	54.9950	55.6473
December	57.0845	56.8744	56.9261