2011 LKR to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2739 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.2414 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2550 GMD

2011 LKR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.2739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.2414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0325 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2501 to the December average rate of 0.2544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2739 was up 2.49% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2672, 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 1,369 GMD

2010 Average 1,221 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 1,207 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.66 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2660

0.2484

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 0.2514, compared to 0.2586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2514

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0221 GMD (High: 0.2739 / Low: 0.2518). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 GMD (High: 0.2555 / Low: 0.2469).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 0.2645) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2586), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+2.30%).

2011 Avg (September) 0.2645

2010 Avg (September) 0.2586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2553	0.2444	0.2501
February	0.2555	0.2469	0.2532
March	0.2568	0.2423	0.2506
April	0.2550	0.2424	0.2499
May	0.2576	0.2464	0.2524
June	0.2616	0.2414	0.2519
July	0.2613	0.2414	0.2532
August	0.2624	0.2481	0.2535
September	0.2739	0.2518	0.2645
October	0.2734	0.2559	0.2637
November	0.2711	0.2528	0.2625
December	0.2596	0.2508	0.2544