YEARLY HIGH
0.0341 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0307 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0324 ILS

2011 LKR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.0341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0324 to the December average rate of 0.0332, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0341 was down 0.69% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0343, 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 170 ILS
2010 Average 165 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 154 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.90 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0337
0.0309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ILS 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 0.0319, compared to 0.0328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0017 ILS (High: 0.0335 / Low: 0.0318). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ILS (High: 0.0316 / Low: 0.0310).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.0333) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0323), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.92%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.0333
2010 Avg (October) 0.0323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0335 0.0318 0.0324
February 0.0336 0.0325 0.0330
March 0.0328 0.0315 0.0323
April 0.0315 0.0308 0.0311
May 0.0322 0.0307 0.0316
June 0.0318 0.0307 0.0312
July 0.0316 0.0310 0.0312
August 0.0328 0.0312 0.0323
September 0.0340 0.0325 0.0335
October 0.0341 0.0327 0.0333
November 0.0339 0.0328 0.0335
December 0.0335 0.0327 0.0332