YEARLY HIGH
0.4315 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.4038 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4173 KGS

2011 LKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.4315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 0.4038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0277 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4265 to the December average rate of 0.4093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4315 was up 1.65% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4244, 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 2,157 KGS
2010 Average 2,033 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,019 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.34 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4320
0.4044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KGS 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 0.4241, compared to 0.4106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0134 KGS (High: 0.4228 / Low: 0.4094). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 KGS (High: 0.4286 / Low: 0.4268).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 0.4297) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0393 (+10.07%).

2011 Avg (March) 0.4297
2010 Avg (March) 0.3904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4287 0.4244 0.4265
February 0.4286 0.4268 0.4278
March 0.4315 0.4276 0.4297
April 0.4301 0.4238 0.4266
May 0.4255 0.4134 0.4212
June 0.4136 0.4118 0.4128
July 0.4140 0.4073 0.4113
August 0.4104 0.4038 0.4067
September 0.4106 0.4080 0.4095
October 0.4145 0.4078 0.4110
November 0.4228 0.4094 0.4156
December 0.4115 0.4060 0.4093