2011 BIF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0984 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0862 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0915 LKR

2011 BIF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BIF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.0862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0977 to the December average rate of 0.0884, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0984 was down 5.17% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 492 LKR

2010 Average 498 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 431 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.89 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0986

0.0875

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0937, compared to 0.0894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0937

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0079 LKR (High: 0.0973 / Low: 0.0893). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 LKR (High: 0.0898 / Low: 0.0893).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0977) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1003), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-2.59%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0977

2010 Avg (January) 0.1003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0984	0.0972	0.0977
February	0.0980	0.0972	0.0975
March	0.0978	0.0965	0.0971
April	0.0973	0.0893	0.0908
May	0.0901	0.0892	0.0896
June	0.0900	0.0888	0.0894
July	0.0896	0.0887	0.0892
August	0.0900	0.0886	0.0894
September	0.0901	0.0892	0.0896
October	0.0898	0.0893	0.0896
November	0.0926	0.0873	0.0901
December	0.0926	0.0862	0.0884