2011 LKR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.5966 BIF

YEARLY LOW

10.1615 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.9432 BIF

2011 LKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 11.5966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 10.1615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4351 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2382 to the December average rate of 11.3170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 11.5966 was up 12.80% compared to the 2010 peak of 10.2811, 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 57,983 BIF

2010 Average 50,239 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 50,808 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,175.52 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

11.4249

10.1303

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BIF 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 10.6967, compared to 11.1897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4930 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6967

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.9125 BIF (High: 11.1934 / Low: 10.2809). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0712 BIF (High: 11.2013 / Low: 11.1301).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9125

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0712

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0649 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 11.3170) against the same month in 2010 (average: 10.2175), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0995 (+10.76%).

2011 Avg (December) 11.3170

2010 Avg (December) 10.2175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.2924	10.1615	10.2382
February	10.2849	10.2020	10.2608
March	10.3661	10.2269	10.3039
April	11.1934	10.2809	11.0260
May	11.2115	11.1001	11.1594
June	11.2585	11.1154	11.1918
July	11.2698	11.1569	11.2070
August	11.2875	11.1067	11.1865
September	11.2052	11.0996	11.1594
October	11.2013	11.1301	11.1666
November	11.4541	10.7956	11.1017
December	11.5966	10.8011	11.3170