YEARLY HIGH
3.4422 KMF
YEARLY LOW
3.0124 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2014 KMF

2011 LKR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 3.4422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 3.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4298 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3216 to the December average rate of 3.2808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.4422 was down 5.03% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.6245, 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 17,211 KMF
2010 Average 16,429 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 15,062 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,148.90 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.3450
3.0647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KMF 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 3.1823, compared to 3.2204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.2300 KMF (High: 3.3885 / Low: 3.1585). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0826 KMF (High: 3.1738 / Low: 3.0911).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2300
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0826

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0988 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 3.3216) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.0164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3052 (+10.12%).

2011 Avg (January) 3.3216
2010 Avg (January) 3.0164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4422 3.2302 3.3216
February 3.3010 3.2106 3.2530
March 3.2468 3.1372 3.1869
April 3.1534 3.0137 3.0881
May 3.1930 3.0124 3.1219
June 3.1877 3.0661 3.1224
July 3.2129 3.0994 3.1479
August 3.1738 3.0911 3.1277
September 3.3223 3.1312 3.2440
October 3.3885 3.1585 3.2578
November 3.3207 3.1960 3.2645
December 3.3421 3.2059 3.2808