YEARLY HIGH
0.0291 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0268 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0277 MYR

2011 LKR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.0291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.0268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0276 to the December average rate of 0.0277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0291 was down 3.15% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0301, 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 146 MYR
2010 Average 142 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 134 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.34 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0286
0.0271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MYR 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 0.0275, compared to 0.0278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0020 MYR (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0270). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0278 / Low: 0.0275).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.0285) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0278), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+2.59%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.0285
2010 Avg (October) 0.0278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0278 0.0275 0.0276
February 0.0276 0.0273 0.0275
March 0.0278 0.0274 0.0275
April 0.0274 0.0270 0.0273
May 0.0279 0.0270 0.0275
June 0.0279 0.0274 0.0276
July 0.0277 0.0269 0.0273
August 0.0276 0.0268 0.0272
September 0.0290 0.0270 0.0280
October 0.0291 0.0279 0.0285
November 0.0289 0.0279 0.0283
December 0.0280 0.0275 0.0277