YEARLY HIGH
2.5642 MRO
YEARLY LOW
2.2060 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4217 MRO

2010 LKR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the LKR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 2.5642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 2.2060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3582 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2794 to the December average rate of 2.5245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,821 MRO
Yearly Average 12,108 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 11,030 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,791.17 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

2.5692
2.2274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MRO 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 2.3242, compared to 2.5191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0873 MRO (High: 2.3977 / Low: 2.3104). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 MRO (High: 2.2931 / Low: 2.2618).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0873
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0424 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 2.5245.

2010 Avg (December) 2.5245
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2931 2.2618 2.2794
February 2.2778 2.2060 2.2559
March 2.3240 2.2637 2.2920
April 2.3368 2.2860 2.3200
May 2.3977 2.3104 2.3749
June 2.4633 2.3948 2.4229
July 2.5286 2.4602 2.4975
August 2.5390 2.4906 2.5246
September 2.5602 2.5204 2.5407
October 2.5637 2.4990 2.5350
November 2.5357 2.4507 2.4926
December 2.5642 2.4843 2.5245