YEARLY HIGH
186.5871 LKR
YEARLY LOW
162.3413 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.8149 LKR

2010 GIP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GIP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 186.5871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 162.3413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.2458 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 184.8285 to the December average rate of 173.0994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 932,935 LKR
Yearly Average 874,074 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 811,706 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,229.02 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

186.5873
165.4817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 174.3100, compared to 175.3198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.3100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 175.3198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 14.1501 LKR (High: 176.4914 / Low: 162.3413). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1155 LKR (High: 179.4562 / Low: 175.3408).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.1501
October Spread (Stable) ±4.1155

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 7.8968 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 184.8285.

2010 Avg (January) 184.8285
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 186.5871 181.6991 184.8285
February 182.8919 176.0344 179.1304
March 174.5322 170.3693 172.0101
April 177.2507 172.7787 175.1372
May 176.4914 162.3413 167.2405
June 170.9549 163.9183 167.5135
July 176.4210 170.2287 172.6608
August 179.9617 173.2738 175.9193
September 177.3623 172.5251 174.7748
October 179.4562 175.3408 177.2418
November 181.4960 172.8481 178.2225
December 175.4816 170.6844 173.0994