YEARLY HIGH
10.8665 KRW
YEARLY LOW
9.5926 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0204 KRW

2011 LKR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 10.8665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 9.5926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2740 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0963 to the December average rate of 10.0853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 10.8665 was down 1.22% compared to the 2010 peak of 11.0010, 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 54,333 KRW
2010 Average 51,126 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 47,963 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,369.94 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

10.5412
9.5837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KRW 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 9.9837, compared to 10.0571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.0712 KRW (High: 10.7347 / Low: 9.6635). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1388 KRW (High: 9.7391 / Low: 9.6003).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.0712
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1388

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.3200 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 10.4614) against the same month in 2010 (average: 10.0496), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4119 (+4.10%).

2011 Avg (October) 10.4614
2010 Avg (October) 10.0496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1982 10.0218 10.0963
February 10.2310 9.9375 10.0775
March 10.2908 9.9293 10.1515
April 9.8920 9.7284 9.8315
May 10.0258 9.7052 9.8768
June 9.9476 9.7529 9.8684
July 9.7391 9.6003 9.6635
August 9.9051 9.5926 9.7969
September 10.7347 9.6635 10.1393
October 10.8665 10.0358 10.4614
November 10.3644 10.0183 10.1964
December 10.3153 9.8957 10.0853