YEARLY HIGH
0.7924 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.7542 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7774 JMD

2011 LKR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.7924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.7542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0382 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7836 to the December average rate of 0.7574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7924 was up 0.65% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7873, 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 3,962 JMD
2010 Average 3,877 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,771 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190.95 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7919
0.7543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to JMD 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 0.7807, compared to 0.7742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0302 JMD (High: 0.7846 / Low: 0.7544). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 JMD (High: 0.7766 / Low: 0.7728).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 0.7887) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.7816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+0.92%).

2011 Avg (March) 0.7887
2010 Avg (March) 0.7816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7866 0.7798 0.7836
February 0.7866 0.7796 0.7839
March 0.7924 0.7847 0.7887
April 0.7877 0.7705 0.7752
May 0.7766 0.7728 0.7750
June 0.7801 0.7741 0.7777
July 0.7821 0.7760 0.7793
August 0.7840 0.7734 0.7787
September 0.7793 0.7747 0.7772
October 0.7841 0.7755 0.7793
November 0.7846 0.7544 0.7731
December 0.7606 0.7542 0.7574