YEARLY HIGH
0.2777 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2471 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2590 MUR

2011 LKR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.2471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0306 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2717 to the December average rate of 0.2562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2777 was down 6.72% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2978, 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 1,389 MUR
2010 Average 1,356 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,236 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.05 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2737
0.2497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MUR 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 0.2598, compared to 0.2582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0154 MUR (High: 0.2777 / Low: 0.2623). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 MUR (High: 0.2587 / Low: 0.2538).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.2717) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+4.62%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.2717
2010 Avg (January) 0.2597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2777 0.2623 0.2717
February 0.2672 0.2624 0.2652
March 0.2638 0.2556 0.2604
April 0.2566 0.2471 0.2517
May 0.2599 0.2471 0.2539
June 0.2619 0.2515 0.2558
July 0.2601 0.2532 0.2567
August 0.2575 0.2507 0.2540
September 0.2680 0.2530 0.2590
October 0.2669 0.2612 0.2632
November 0.2646 0.2536 0.2603
December 0.2587 0.2538 0.2562