YEARLY HIGH
0.1122 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1022 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1060 MDL

2011 LKR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.1022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1099 to the December average rate of 0.1032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1122 was down 1.88% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1144, 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 561 MDL
2010 Average 547 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 511 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.14 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1105
0.1025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MDL 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 0.1071, compared to 0.1048 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) 0.1071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0061 MDL (High: 0.1085 / Low: 0.1024). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MDL (High: 0.1091 / Low: 0.1075).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.1099) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1084), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+1.33%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.1099
2010 Avg (January) 0.1084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1122 0.1072 0.1099
February 0.1091 0.1075 0.1082
March 0.1091 0.1071 0.1083
April 0.1080 0.1039 0.1055
May 0.1081 0.1034 0.1056
June 0.1075 0.1035 0.1054
July 0.1062 0.1037 0.1050
August 0.1045 0.1022 0.1035
September 0.1085 0.1024 0.1055
October 0.1089 0.1041 0.1062
November 0.1068 0.1034 0.1054
December 0.1041 0.1023 0.1032