YEARLY HIGH
0.4395 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.3874 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4005 AFN

2011 LKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.4395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 0.3874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0520 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3881 to the December average rate of 0.4080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4395 was up 2.62% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,197 AFN
2010 Average 1,999 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,937 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260.13 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4438
0.3831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AFN 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 0.3902, compared to 0.4107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0492 AFN (High: 0.4394 / Low: 0.3902). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 AFN (High: 0.3935 / Low: 0.3924).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0492
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.4387) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0511 (+13.19%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.4387
2010 Avg (October) 0.3876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3887 0.3875 0.3881
February 0.3888 0.3874 0.3882
March 0.3920 0.3882 0.3901
April 0.3923 0.3894 0.3902
May 0.3925 0.3910 0.3919
June 0.3952 0.3922 0.3928
July 0.3935 0.3924 0.3930
August 0.3931 0.3911 0.3918
September 0.4394 0.3902 0.4002
October 0.4395 0.4383 0.4387
November 0.4393 0.4112 0.4327
December 0.4247 0.3996 0.4080