YEARLY HIGH
16.5556 LKR
YEARLY LOW
15.5988 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.8619 LKR

2011 BOB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 16.5556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 15.5988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9568 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8626 to the December average rate of 16.5134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 16.5556 was down 1.20% compared to the 2010 peak of 16.7569, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,778 LKR
2010 Average 80,681 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 77,994 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,784.00 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

16.5937
15.6301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 15.7757, compared to 15.9480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.8381 LKR (High: 16.5414 / Low: 15.7033). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0941 LKR (High: 16.5556 / Low: 16.4615).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8381
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0941

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0693 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 16.5134) against the same month in 2010 (average: 15.9027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6107 (+3.84%).

2011 Avg (December) 16.5134
2010 Avg (December) 15.9027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.9518 15.7829 15.8626
February 15.9569 15.7605 15.8233
March 15.8662 15.6812 15.7686
April 15.8621 15.6766 15.7562
May 15.9516 15.6437 15.7104
June 15.9405 15.5988 15.7328
July 15.9287 15.6057 15.7199
August 15.9948 15.6262 15.7875
September 16.0356 15.6902 15.8453
October 16.0371 15.6836 15.7761
November 16.5414 15.7033 16.0461
December 16.5556 16.4615 16.5134