YEARLY HIGH
2.5062 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.1166 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3758 LKR

2011 BTN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BTN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 2.5062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 2.1166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3896 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4415 to the December average rate of 2.1703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.5062 was down 3.72% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.6030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,531 LKR
2010 Average 12,379 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 10,583 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,947.88 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.5151
2.1389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 2.4511, compared to 2.3004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1851 LKR (High: 2.4089 / Low: 2.2237). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 LKR (High: 2.4525 / Low: 2.4348).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1851
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 2.4838) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.5680), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0842 (-3.28%).

2011 Avg (April) 2.4838
2010 Avg (April) 2.5680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4827 2.4132 2.4415
February 2.4665 2.4211 2.4393
March 2.4755 2.4317 2.4534
April 2.5062 2.4691 2.4838
May 2.4827 2.4250 2.4455
June 2.4525 2.4348 2.4435
July 2.4826 2.4514 2.4660
August 2.4810 2.3830 2.4190
September 2.4089 2.2237 2.3171
October 2.2584 2.2062 2.2370
November 2.2489 2.1166 2.1934
December 2.2268 2.1222 2.1703