YEARLY HIGH
0.7198 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.6365 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6701 BDT

2011 LKR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.7198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.6365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0833 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6406 to the December average rate of 0.6885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7198 was up 12.60% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6393, 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 3,599 BDT
2010 Average 3,081 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 3,182 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 416.65 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6933
0.6359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BDT 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 0.6566, compared to 0.6837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.0444 BDT (High: 0.7198 / Low: 0.6754). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 BDT (High: 0.6454 / Low: 0.6397).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0444
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.6885) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0527 (+8.28%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.6885
2010 Avg (December) 0.6358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6436 0.6365 0.6406
February 0.6454 0.6397 0.6419
March 0.6603 0.6454 0.6531
April 0.6652 0.6587 0.6614
May 0.6709 0.6629 0.6675
June 0.6790 0.6710 0.6749
July 0.6838 0.6773 0.6812
August 0.6844 0.6689 0.6786
September 0.6842 0.6705 0.6782
October 0.6929 0.6816 0.6877
November 0.6964 0.6724 0.6878
December 0.7198 0.6754 0.6885