YEARLY HIGH
0.1268 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1190 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1213 LKR

2011 CDF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CDF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.1268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 0.1190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1223 to the December average rate of 0.1259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1268 was down 3.90% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 634 LKR
2010 Average 632 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 595 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.18 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1264
0.1194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.1210, compared to 0.1215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0056 LKR (High: 0.1259 / Low: 0.1203). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 LKR (High: 0.1208 / Low: 0.1198).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.1259) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1234), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+1.96%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.1259
2010 Avg (December) 0.1234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1250 0.1210 0.1223
February 0.1223 0.1204 0.1211
March 0.1217 0.1199 0.1208
April 0.1216 0.1202 0.1210
May 0.1208 0.1198 0.1202
June 0.1214 0.1194 0.1207
July 0.1207 0.1190 0.1200
August 0.1215 0.1197 0.1204
September 0.1207 0.1196 0.1202
October 0.1215 0.1193 0.1202
November 0.1259 0.1203 0.1222
December 0.1268 0.1251 0.1259