YEARLY HIGH
0.2672 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2267 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2442 GMD

2010 LKR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the LKR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.2672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 0.2267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0406 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2296 to the December average rate of 0.2493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,336 GMD
Yearly Average 1,221 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,133 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 202.77 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.2615
0.2267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GMD 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 0.2372, compared to 0.2511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was September, with a trading range of 0.0257 GMD (High: 0.2672 / Low: 0.2415). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 GMD (High: 0.2345 / Low: 0.2273).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for September 2010 is 0.2586.

2010 Avg (September) 0.2586
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2345 0.2273 0.2296
February 0.2342 0.2267 0.2308
March 0.2412 0.2288 0.2336
April 0.2364 0.2267 0.2322
May 0.2551 0.2299 0.2406
June 0.2622 0.2521 0.2564
July 0.2619 0.2405 0.2560
August 0.2595 0.2397 0.2518
September 0.2672 0.2415 0.2586
October 0.2469 0.2376 0.2407
November 0.2563 0.2463 0.2505
December 0.2571 0.2450 0.2493