YEARLY HIGH
0.0641 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0604 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0631 BOB

2011 LKR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.0641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0630 to the December average rate of 0.0606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0641 was up 1.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0632, 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 321 BOB
2010 Average 310 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 302 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.52 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0640
0.0602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BOB 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 0.0634, compared to 0.0627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0032 BOB (High: 0.0637 / Low: 0.0605). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BOB (High: 0.0607 / Low: 0.0604).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2011: 0.0636) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+3.15%).

2011 Avg (June) 0.0636
2010 Avg (June) 0.0616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0634 0.0627 0.0630
February 0.0634 0.0627 0.0632
March 0.0638 0.0630 0.0634
April 0.0638 0.0630 0.0635
May 0.0639 0.0627 0.0637
June 0.0641 0.0627 0.0636
July 0.0641 0.0628 0.0636
August 0.0640 0.0625 0.0633
September 0.0637 0.0624 0.0631
October 0.0638 0.0624 0.0634
November 0.0637 0.0605 0.0623
December 0.0607 0.0604 0.0606