YEARLY HIGH
13.8607 LBP
YEARLY LOW
13.1954 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6342 LBP

2011 LKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 13.8607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 13.1954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6654 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5564 to the December average rate of 13.2321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 13.8607 was up 2.04% compared to the 2010 peak of 13.5838, 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 69,304 LBP
2010 Average 66,479 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 65,977 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,326.80 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

13.8720
13.1740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LBP 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 13.6548, compared to 13.6137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.4736 LBP (High: 13.7000 / Low: 13.2264). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0391 LBP (High: 13.7028 / Low: 13.6638).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4736
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0391

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3033 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 13.8139) against the same month in 2010 (average: 13.3014), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5125 (+3.85%).

2011 Avg (July) 13.8139
2010 Avg (July) 13.3014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6027 13.5158 13.5564
February 13.6028 13.5309 13.5684
March 13.6870 13.5962 13.6329
April 13.7256 13.5979 13.6470
May 13.7700 13.6639 13.7349
June 13.8293 13.7341 13.7892
July 13.8607 13.7739 13.8139
August 13.8266 13.6925 13.7396
September 13.7028 13.6638 13.6863
October 13.6991 13.6502 13.6746
November 13.7000 13.2264 13.5354
December 13.2446 13.1954 13.2321