2010 LKR to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 LKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the LKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 8.2515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 7.5781.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6734 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8120 to the December average rate of 8.1015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
LKR to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.8471, compared to 7.9860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1389 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.6216 CDF (High: 8.1997 / Low: 7.5781). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0996 CDF (High: 7.8641 / Low: 7.7645).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1560 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 8.1015.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8641 | 7.7645 | 7.8120 |
| February | 7.9199 | 7.6690 | 7.8367 |
| March | 8.0466 | 7.7603 | 7.9366 |
| April | 7.8755 | 7.6296 | 7.7806 |
| May | 8.1997 | 7.5781 | 7.9014 |
| June | 7.9321 | 7.7220 | 7.8153 |
| July | 7.9597 | 7.8261 | 7.8902 |
| August | 8.0180 | 7.8747 | 7.9214 |
| September | 7.9064 | 7.8000 | 7.8508 |
| October | 8.1512 | 7.9623 | 8.0568 |
| November | 8.1844 | 8.0369 | 8.0952 |
| December | 8.2515 | 7.9556 | 8.1015 |