YEARLY HIGH
0.6491 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.6013 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6258 LRD

2010 LKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the LKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 0.6491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.6013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0477 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6150 to the December average rate of 0.6239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,245 LRD
Yearly Average 3,129 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 3,007 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.66 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.6443
0.6123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LRD 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 0.6187, compared to 0.6329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.0416 LRD (High: 0.6445 / Low: 0.6029). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 LRD (High: 0.6436 / Low: 0.6359).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for October 2010 is 0.6417.

2010 Avg (October) 0.6417
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6217 0.6033 0.6150
February 0.6344 0.6020 0.6173
March 0.6319 0.6028 0.6223
April 0.6315 0.6013 0.6177
May 0.6310 0.6145 0.6197
June 0.6316 0.6140 0.6202
July 0.6400 0.6252 0.6316
August 0.6436 0.6359 0.6397
September 0.6445 0.6217 0.6351
October 0.6491 0.6272 0.6417
November 0.6440 0.6050 0.6256
December 0.6445 0.6029 0.6239