YEARLY HIGH
2.4765 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.3177 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3971 LKR

2011 KGS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KGS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 2.4765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 2.3177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1588 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3444 to the December average rate of 2.4431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.4765 was down 4.59% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.5956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,382 LKR
2010 Average 12,308 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 11,588 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 794.02 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.4719
2.3142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.3584, compared to 2.4358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0774 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0776 LKR (High: 2.4426 / Low: 2.3650). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 LKR (High: 2.3428 / Low: 2.3331).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0776
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0269 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 2.4587) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.4147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0440 (+1.82%).

2011 Avg (August) 2.4587
2010 Avg (August) 2.4147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3564 2.3325 2.3444
February 2.3428 2.3331 2.3378
March 2.3387 2.3177 2.3273
April 2.3597 2.3248 2.3443
May 2.4187 2.3504 2.3741
June 2.4285 2.4180 2.4225
July 2.4554 2.4156 2.4312
August 2.4765 2.4367 2.4587
September 2.4512 2.4353 2.4419
October 2.4524 2.4126 2.4333
November 2.4426 2.3650 2.4064
December 2.4630 2.4299 2.4431