YEARLY HIGH
0.0687 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0578 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0620 BWP

2011 LKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.0687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.0578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0599 to the December average rate of 0.0660, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0687 was up 6.37% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0646, 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 344 BWP
2010 Average 301 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 289 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.36 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0679
0.0579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BWP 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 0.0599, compared to 0.0642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0074 BWP (High: 0.0684 / Low: 0.0610). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BWP (High: 0.0606 / Low: 0.0592).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.0664) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0585), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+13.46%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.0664
2010 Avg (October) 0.0585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0611 0.0582 0.0599
February 0.0621 0.0600 0.0612
March 0.0610 0.0593 0.0601
April 0.0597 0.0578 0.0588
May 0.0612 0.0578 0.0598
June 0.0606 0.0592 0.0598
July 0.0612 0.0591 0.0600
August 0.0627 0.0593 0.0614
September 0.0684 0.0610 0.0641
October 0.0687 0.0648 0.0664
November 0.0686 0.0656 0.0671
December 0.0672 0.0648 0.0660