YEARLY HIGH
0.3492 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3354 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3432 DOP

2011 LKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 0.3492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.3354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3368 to the December average rate of 0.3382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3492 was up 3.64% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3369, 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 1,746 DOP
2010 Average 1,621 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,677 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.84 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3485
0.3358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to DOP 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 0.3417, compared to 0.3447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0122 DOP (High: 0.3492 / Low: 0.3370). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 DOP (High: 0.3450 / Low: 0.3432).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.3446) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+3.69%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.3446
2010 Avg (November) 0.3324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3383 0.3354 0.3368
February 0.3413 0.3375 0.3392
March 0.3430 0.3395 0.3416
April 0.3441 0.3406 0.3424
May 0.3450 0.3432 0.3442
June 0.3477 0.3438 0.3458
July 0.3484 0.3451 0.3467
August 0.3469 0.3437 0.3455
September 0.3470 0.3451 0.3458
October 0.3485 0.3459 0.3475
November 0.3492 0.3370 0.3446
December 0.3398 0.3363 0.3382