YEARLY HIGH
4.6952 CRC
YEARLY LOW
4.3702 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5417 CRC

2011 LKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 4.6952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 4.3702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3251 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5365 to the December average rate of 4.4019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.6952 was down 5.75% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.9819, 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 23,476 CRC
2010 Average 23,206 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 21,851 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,625.33 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.6578
4.3786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CRC 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 4.5267, compared to 4.5567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.2741 CRC (High: 4.6501 / Low: 4.3760). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 CRC (High: 4.5350 / Low: 4.5034).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2741
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1328 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 4.6345) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4.5314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1032 (+2.28%).

2011 Avg (October) 4.6345
2010 Avg (October) 4.5314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6101 4.4909 4.5365
February 4.5200 4.4771 4.4936
March 4.5283 4.4844 4.5102
April 4.5298 4.4713 4.5096
May 4.5350 4.5034 4.5218
June 4.6209 4.5573 4.5888
July 4.6065 4.5671 4.5877
August 4.6004 4.5537 4.5821
September 4.6468 4.5488 4.5993
October 4.6952 4.5999 4.6345
November 4.6501 4.3760 4.5347
December 4.4229 4.3702 4.4019