YEARLY HIGH
0.1565 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.1146 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1440 ETB

2011 LKR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.1565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0420 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1148 to the December average rate of 0.1515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1565 was up 36.58% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1146, 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 783 ETB
2010 Average 514 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 573 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.89 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1595
0.1107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ETB 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 0.1335, compared to 0.1545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0382 ETB (High: 0.1541 / Low: 0.1159). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ETB (High: 0.1150 / Low: 0.1146).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0382
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.1554) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0554 (+55.37%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.1554
2010 Avg (August) 0.1000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1150 0.1146 0.1148
February 0.1153 0.1149 0.1151
March 0.1162 0.1153 0.1159
April 0.1541 0.1159 0.1476
May 0.1540 0.1531 0.1534
June 0.1549 0.1535 0.1543
July 0.1556 0.1548 0.1552
August 0.1565 0.1546 0.1554
September 0.1556 0.1551 0.1553
October 0.1558 0.1552 0.1555
November 0.1564 0.1511 0.1544
December 0.1518 0.1512 0.1515