YEARLY HIGH
68.8531 LKR
YEARLY LOW
61.2003 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.6013 LKR

2011 GEL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GEL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 68.8531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 61.2003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6529 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.7146 to the December average rate of 68.5901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 68.8531 was up 1.89% compared to the 2010 peak of 67.5775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 344,266 LKR
2010 Average 316,544 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 306,001 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,264.32 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

69.2777
61.0271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 64.4372, compared to 66.7654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.4372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.7654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 2.4784 LKR (High: 67.1408 / Low: 64.6625). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3715 LKR (High: 66.4221 / Low: 66.0506).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.4784
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3715

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7558 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 68.5901) against the same month in 2010 (average: 62.9758), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6143 (+8.92%).

2011 Avg (December) 68.5901
2010 Avg (December) 62.9758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.6014 61.2003 61.7146
February 63.6331 61.4763 62.4769
March 64.9842 63.9732 64.4685
April 67.1408 64.6625 66.2525
May 66.9877 64.7787 65.4968
June 66.7683 65.7495 66.2140
July 66.4653 65.0864 65.7244
August 66.8766 65.8773 66.5334
September 66.4221 66.0506 66.2383
October 66.6401 65.9859 66.3752
November 68.7166 66.2951 67.1308
December 68.8531 67.7176 68.5901