YEARLY HIGH
186.7999 LKR
YEARLY LOW
163.0672 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.8524 LKR

2010 GBP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GBP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 186.7999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 163.0672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.7327 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 184.7205 to the December average rate of 173.1640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 934,000 LKR
Yearly Average 874,262 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 815,336 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,663.33 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

186.4660
165.5205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 174.3466, compared to 175.3581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.3466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 175.3581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 13.4241 LKR (High: 176.4914 / Low: 163.0672). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9335 LKR (High: 179.0991 / Low: 175.1655).

May Spread (Volatile) ±13.4241
October Spread (Stable) ±3.9335

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.9768 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9768

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 184.7205.

2010 Avg (January) 184.7205
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 186.7999 181.8715 184.7205
February 183.0557 176.3201 179.2029
March 174.2650 169.7346 172.0899
April 177.4203 173.2854 175.2428
May 176.4914 163.0672 167.2660
June 171.3470 163.9864 167.5576
July 176.6501 170.1356 172.7362
August 179.5898 173.1354 175.9761
September 177.0789 172.6760 174.9035
October 179.0991 175.1655 177.2932
November 181.6446 173.2196 178.0758
December 175.3911 170.7806 173.1640