YEARLY HIGH
0.3320 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2905 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3126 LKR

2011 KMF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KMF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.3320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.2905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0414 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3012 to the December average rate of 0.3049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3320 was down 1.93% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3385, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,660 LKR
2010 Average 1,525 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,453 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 207.24 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3261
0.2989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.3145, compared to 0.3107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0215 LKR (High: 0.3166 / Low: 0.2951). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 LKR (High: 0.3235 / Low: 0.3151).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.3204) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2920), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0284 (+9.73%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.3204
2010 Avg (May) 0.2920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3096 0.2905 0.3012
February 0.3115 0.3029 0.3074
March 0.3188 0.3080 0.3138
April 0.3318 0.3171 0.3239
May 0.3320 0.3132 0.3204
June 0.3261 0.3137 0.3203
July 0.3226 0.3112 0.3177
August 0.3235 0.3151 0.3197
September 0.3194 0.3010 0.3084
October 0.3166 0.2951 0.3071
November 0.3129 0.3011 0.3064
December 0.3119 0.2992 0.3049