YEARLY HIGH
0.1289 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.1153 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1233 MVR

2011 LKR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.1289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.1153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1155 to the December average rate of 0.1237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1289 was up 11.55% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1156, 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 645 MVR
2010 Average 566 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 576 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.34 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1299
0.1142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MVR 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 0.1193, compared to 0.1272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0122 MVR (High: 0.1287 / Low: 0.1165). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MVR (High: 0.1156 / Low: 0.1153).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 0.1286) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+13.50%).

2011 Avg (July) 0.1286
2010 Avg (July) 0.1133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1156 0.1153 0.1155
February 0.1157 0.1153 0.1155
March 0.1164 0.1156 0.1160
April 0.1167 0.1159 0.1161
May 0.1287 0.1165 0.1242
June 0.1288 0.1280 0.1284
July 0.1289 0.1282 0.1286
August 0.1288 0.1279 0.1283
September 0.1285 0.1279 0.1281
October 0.1284 0.1278 0.1281
November 0.1282 0.1231 0.1266
December 0.1239 0.1234 0.1237