YEARLY HIGH
1.4812 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2962 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3947 LKR

2011 CVE to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CVE to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.4812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.2962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1849 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3438 to the December average rate of 1.3600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.4812 was down 1.93% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.5104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,406 LKR
2010 Average 6,805 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,481 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 924.66 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.4552
1.3337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CVE 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 1.4032, compared to 1.3862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0959 LKR (High: 1.4126 / Low: 1.3168). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0376 LKR (High: 1.4434 / Low: 1.4058).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0959
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0376

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0508 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 1.4296) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.3028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1268 (+9.73%).

2011 Avg (May) 1.4296
2010 Avg (May) 1.3028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3813 1.2962 1.3438
February 1.3897 1.3517 1.3717
March 1.4222 1.3742 1.4002
April 1.4805 1.4149 1.4451
May 1.4812 1.3974 1.4296
June 1.4552 1.3997 1.4291
July 1.4396 1.3887 1.4176
August 1.4434 1.4058 1.4266
September 1.4250 1.3430 1.3759
October 1.4126 1.3168 1.3701
November 1.3970 1.3448 1.3674
December 1.3951 1.3342 1.3600