YEARLY HIGH
1.4783 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2930 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3876 LKR

2011 JPY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the JPY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.4783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 1.2930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1853 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3426 to the December average rate of 1.4632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.4783 was up 6.60% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.3868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 739,131 LKR
2010 Average 645,450 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 646,495 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,636.10 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.4771
1.3114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 1.3461, compared to 1.4291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was March, with a trading range of 0.0727 LKR (High: 1.3981 / Low: 1.3254). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 LKR (High: 1.3704 / Low: 1.3532).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0727
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0254 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.4363) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.3503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0860 (+6.37%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.4363
2010 Avg (November) 1.3503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3677 1.3293 1.3426
February 1.3599 1.3218 1.3421
March 1.3981 1.3254 1.3506
April 1.3529 1.2930 1.3252
May 1.3703 1.3401 1.3536
June 1.3704 1.3532 1.3626
July 1.4186 1.3478 1.3806
August 1.4370 1.3837 1.4252
September 1.4454 1.4152 1.4322
October 1.4520 1.4100 1.4370
November 1.4783 1.4071 1.4363
December 1.4764 1.4577 1.4632