YEARLY HIGH
0.0181 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0169 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0177 BBD

2010 LKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the LKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.0181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.0169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0175 to the December average rate of 0.0180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90 BBD
Yearly Average 88 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 85 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.56 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0181
0.0173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BBD 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 0.0175, compared to 0.0179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 BBD (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0169). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0174).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.0180.

2010 Avg (December) 0.0180
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0175 0.0174 0.0175
February 0.0175 0.0169 0.0174
March 0.0177 0.0172 0.0175
April 0.0176 0.0173 0.0175
May 0.0176 0.0173 0.0176
June 0.0177 0.0175 0.0176
July 0.0178 0.0176 0.0177
August 0.0178 0.0177 0.0178
September 0.0179 0.0177 0.0178
October 0.0179 0.0178 0.0179
November 0.0180 0.0179 0.0179
December 0.0181 0.0180 0.0180