YEARLY HIGH
1.5180 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.3569 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4122 MWK

2011 LKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 1.5180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.3569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1611 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3656 to the December average rate of 1.4409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.5180 was up 10.83% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.3696, 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 7,590 MWK
2010 Average 6,669 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 6,785 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 805.28 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.5203
1.3515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MWK 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 1.3725, compared to 1.4519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0920 MWK (High: 1.4518 / Low: 1.3598). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 MWK (High: 1.3756 / Low: 1.3615).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0920
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0410 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.5063) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.3556), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1506 (+11.11%).

2011 Avg (October) 1.5063
2010 Avg (October) 1.3556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3742 1.3569 1.3656
February 1.3756 1.3615 1.3691
March 1.3815 1.3592 1.3722
April 1.3787 1.3626 1.3733
May 1.3852 1.3689 1.3773
June 1.3875 1.3695 1.3776
July 1.3910 1.3733 1.3832
August 1.4518 1.3598 1.4222
September 1.5083 1.4366 1.4769
October 1.5180 1.4945 1.5063
November 1.5106 1.4385 1.4820
December 1.4543 1.4282 1.4409