YEARLY HIGH
0.6673 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.6234 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6522 LRD

2011 LKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.6673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.6234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0439 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6465 to the December average rate of 0.6331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6673 was up 2.81% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6491, 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 3,336 LRD
2010 Average 3,129 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 3,117 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.28 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6655
0.6302
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 0.6535, compared to 0.6508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0344 LRD (High: 0.6579 / Low: 0.6235). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 LRD (High: 0.6551 / Low: 0.6485).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0344
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 0.6625) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0310 (+4.90%).

2011 Avg (July) 0.6625
2010 Avg (July) 0.6316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6551 0.6307 0.6465
February 0.6551 0.6485 0.6535
March 0.6590 0.6461 0.6536
April 0.6598 0.6457 0.6513
May 0.6611 0.6487 0.6563
June 0.6670 0.6516 0.6600
July 0.6673 0.6578 0.6625
August 0.6624 0.6512 0.6582
September 0.6596 0.6484 0.6527
October 0.6590 0.6491 0.6553
November 0.6579 0.6235 0.6430
December 0.6398 0.6234 0.6331