YEARLY HIGH
32.5604 LKR
YEARLY LOW
29.3314 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.9103 LKR

2011 ILS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ILS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 32.5604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 29.3314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2289 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.8925 to the December average rate of 30.1514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 32.5604 was up 3.83% compared to the 2010 peak of 31.3594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 162,802 LKR
2010 Average 151,511 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 146,657 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,144.63 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

32.3712
29.6244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 31.3408, compared to 30.4798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.3408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.4798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 1.5815 LKR (High: 31.4336 / Low: 29.8520). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5942 LKR (High: 32.2653 / Low: 31.6711).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5815
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5942

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1165 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 31.6899) against the same month in 2010 (average: 30.0630), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6268 (+5.41%).

2011 Avg (May) 31.6899
2010 Avg (May) 30.0630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.4336 29.8520 30.8925
February 30.7567 29.8004 30.2796
March 31.7404 30.4728 30.9506
April 32.4241 31.7212 32.1423
May 32.5604 31.0400 31.6899
June 32.5561 31.4779 32.0899
July 32.2653 31.6711 32.0431
August 32.0232 30.4578 30.9266
September 30.7836 29.4256 29.8609
October 30.6237 29.3314 30.0435
November 30.4616 29.4672 29.8533
December 30.5453 29.8162 30.1514