YEARLY HIGH
8.1694 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1.1648 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6814 KPW

2011 LKR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 8.1694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 1.1648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0045 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2906 to the December average rate of 5.9599, the exchange rate registered a net change of 361.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 8.1694 was up 532.73% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.2911, 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 40,847 KPW
2010 Average 6,325 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 5,824 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,022.70 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

6.4378
0.7019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KPW 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 1.2744, compared to 2.0884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 6.9736 KPW (High: 8.1694 / Low: 1.1958). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 KPW (High: 1.2926 / Low: 1.2888).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.9736
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.6842) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.2829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4012 (+31.27%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.6842
2010 Avg (November) 1.2829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2928 1.2885 1.2906
February 1.2926 1.2888 1.2908
March 1.3014 1.2923 1.2971
April 1.3048 1.2960 1.2979
May 1.3048 1.2330 1.2853
June 1.2009 1.1648 1.1847
July 1.2298 1.1859 1.2063
August 1.1964 1.1653 1.1799
September 1.2670 1.1953 1.2378
October 1.2651 1.2524 1.2624
November 8.1694 1.1958 1.6842
December 7.9122 1.2056 5.9599