2011 BDT to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5712 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.3893 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4933 LKR

2011 BDT to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BDT to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.3893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1819 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5610 to the December average rate of 1.4530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.5712 was down 7.72% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.7027, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,856 LKR

2010 Average 8,118 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,947 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 909.50 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.5718

1.4422

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 1.5237, compared to 1.4630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5237

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.0914 LKR (High: 1.4807 / Low: 1.3893). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 LKR (High: 1.5631 / Low: 1.5495).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0914

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.5610) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.6555), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0945 (-5.71%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.5610

2010 Avg (January) 1.6555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5712	1.5538	1.5610
February	1.5631	1.5495	1.5580
March	1.5493	1.5145	1.5312
April	1.5181	1.5034	1.5119
May	1.5084	1.4906	1.4981
June	1.4902	1.4727	1.4818
July	1.4765	1.4623	1.4681
August	1.4950	1.4611	1.4737
September	1.4914	1.4616	1.4746
October	1.4670	1.4433	1.4541
November	1.4873	1.4360	1.4542
December	1.4807	1.3893	1.4530