YEARLY HIGH
2.9811 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.8636 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9141 LKR

2011 DOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the DOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.9811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 2.8636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1175 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9688 to the December average rate of 2.9566, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.9811 was down 8.50% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.2579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,906 LKR
2010 Average 15,429 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 14,318 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 587.66 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.9779
2.8690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.9270, compared to 2.9012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.1035 LKR (High: 2.9671 / Low: 2.8636). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 LKR (High: 2.9141 / Low: 2.8987).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1035
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 2.9688) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.1664), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1976 (-6.24%).

2011 Avg (January) 2.9688
2010 Avg (January) 3.1664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9811 2.9561 2.9688
February 2.9629 2.9301 2.9480
March 2.9458 2.9154 2.9273
April 2.9360 2.9063 2.9206
May 2.9141 2.8987 2.9056
June 2.9084 2.8764 2.8919
July 2.8977 2.8700 2.8844
August 2.9092 2.8825 2.8942
September 2.8978 2.8816 2.8920
October 2.8913 2.8692 2.8781
November 2.9671 2.8636 2.9021
December 2.9735 2.9428 2.9566