YEARLY HIGH
1.0847 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.0069 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0498 ISK

2011 LKR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 1.0847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.0069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0779 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0521 to the December average rate of 1.0620, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0847 was down 6.27% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.1573, 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 5,424 ISK
2010 Average 5,395 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 5,034 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 389.33 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0658
1.0206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ISK 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 1.0446, compared to 1.0549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0591 ISK (High: 1.0659 / Low: 1.0069). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 ISK (High: 1.0627 / Low: 1.0347).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0591
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.0533) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0553 (+5.54%).

2011 Avg (October) 1.0533
2010 Avg (October) 0.9980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0706 1.0363 1.0521
February 1.0627 1.0347 1.0520
March 1.0636 1.0304 1.0446
April 1.0391 1.0088 1.0244
May 1.0659 1.0069 1.0429
June 1.0675 1.0354 1.0517
July 1.0788 1.0402 1.0583
August 1.0582 1.0265 1.0435
September 1.0761 1.0382 1.0592
October 1.0847 1.0269 1.0533
November 1.0729 1.0355 1.0533
December 1.0828 1.0394 1.0620