YEARLY HIGH
183.3111 LKR
YEARLY LOW
169.3370 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
177.2390 LKR

2011 FKP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the FKP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 183.3111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 169.3370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9741 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.8185 to the December average rate of 177.6704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 183.3111 was down 1.83% compared to the 2010 peak of 186.7333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 916,556 LKR
2010 Average 874,099 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 846,685 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,870.44 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

181.2273
172.9894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 178.2357, compared to 176.2423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9934 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 178.2357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.2423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 8.8734 LKR (High: 178.3694 / Low: 169.4961). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4786 LKR (High: 180.0899 / Low: 177.6113).

September Spread (Volatile) ±8.8734
February Spread (Stable) ±2.4786

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.6134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 180.5408) against the same month in 2010 (average: 175.2449), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2959 (+3.02%).

2011 Avg (April) 180.5408
2010 Avg (April) 175.2449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 177.2944 171.4684 174.8185
February 180.0899 177.6113 178.7514
March 180.6544 176.3779 178.1751
April 183.3111 177.3560 180.5408
May 183.3111 177.1612 179.5086
June 179.9160 175.0637 177.6197
July 179.5489 174.0645 176.7822
August 181.4450 177.5089 179.5573
September 178.3694 169.4961 173.9440
October 177.2932 169.3370 173.6759
November 178.5545 172.6611 175.8239
December 178.9591 175.5150 177.6704