YEARLY HIGH
106.1806 IRR
YEARLY LOW
80.2250 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
95.2258 IRR

2011 LKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 106.1806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 80.2250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.9556 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.5886 to the December average rate of 94.9690, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 106.1806 was up 12.97% compared to the 2010 peak of 93.9861, 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 530,903 IRR
2010 Average 445,206 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 401,125 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,777.90 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

100.5851
89.0156
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IRR 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 95.1691, compared to 95.2825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.1691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 95.2825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 18.3847 IRR (High: 98.7520 / Low: 80.3673). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6386 IRR (High: 93.7106 / Low: 93.0720).

November Spread (Volatile) ±18.3847
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.6319 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2011: 99.6210) against the same month in 2010 (average: 88.0923), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5287 (+13.09%).

2011 Avg (June) 99.6210
2010 Avg (June) 88.0923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 93.9884 93.3119 93.5886
February 93.7106 93.0720 93.4145
March 94.3492 93.2209 93.6740
April 95.5914 94.3060 94.6906
May 96.7608 95.1893 96.0257
June 106.1806 96.4874 99.6210
July 97.4763 96.2661 96.7832
August 96.8746 96.0179 96.3769
September 97.7446 96.1791 96.9742
October 97.5055 95.5520 96.6116
November 98.7520 80.3673 89.9797
December 97.8509 80.2250 94.9690