YEARLY HIGH
0.0698 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0595 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0647 LSL

2010 LKR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the LKR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.0698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0652 to the December average rate of 0.0616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 349 LSL
Yearly Average 324 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 298 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.45 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.0680
0.0611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LSL 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 0.0659, compared to 0.0636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0062 LSL (High: 0.0698 / Low: 0.0636). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LSL (High: 0.0654 / Low: 0.0643).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.0670.

2010 Avg (May) 0.0670
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0665 0.0637 0.0652
February 0.0677 0.0653 0.0667
March 0.0670 0.0640 0.0649
April 0.0653 0.0633 0.0642
May 0.0698 0.0636 0.0670
June 0.0686 0.0659 0.0674
July 0.0683 0.0650 0.0669
August 0.0654 0.0643 0.0649
September 0.0653 0.0623 0.0636
October 0.0626 0.0608 0.0618
November 0.0641 0.0608 0.0624
December 0.0635 0.0595 0.0616