2011 LKR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6496 MRO

YEARLY LOW

2.4383 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5311 MRO

2011 LKR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 2.6496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 2.4383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2113 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5283 to the December average rate of 2.5148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.6496 was up 3.33% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.5642, 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 13,248 MRO

2010 Average 12,114 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 12,192 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,056.33 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.6228

2.4594

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 2.5149, compared to 2.5474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.1200 MRO (High: 2.5995 / Low: 2.4795). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0282 MRO (High: 2.5282 / Low: 2.5000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1200

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0639 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 2.6092) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.5350), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0742 (+2.93%).

2011 Avg (October) 2.6092

2010 Avg (October) 2.5350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5609	2.4876	2.5283
February	2.5995	2.4795	2.5437
March	2.6012	2.5022	2.5584
April	2.5670	2.4620	2.4945
May	2.4978	2.4383	2.4731
June	2.5179	2.4637	2.4912
July	2.5395	2.4879	2.5158
August	2.5721	2.5000	2.5323
September	2.5737	2.5317	2.5526
October	2.6496	2.5629	2.6092
November	2.6155	2.5018	2.5598
December	2.5282	2.5000	2.5148