YEARLY HIGH
0.0343 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0328 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0339 SAR

2011 LKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 0.0343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0338 to the December average rate of 0.0329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0343 was up 1.32% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0339, 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 172 SAR
2010 Average 166 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 164 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.33 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0344
0.0328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SAR 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 0.0340, compared to 0.0339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0012 SAR (High: 0.0341 / Low: 0.0329). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0341 / Low: 0.0340).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 0.0343) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0332), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+3.20%).

2011 Avg (July) 0.0343
2010 Avg (July) 0.0332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0339 0.0338 0.0338
February 0.0339 0.0338 0.0338
March 0.0341 0.0339 0.0340
April 0.0342 0.0340 0.0340
May 0.0342 0.0341 0.0342
June 0.0343 0.0342 0.0342
July 0.0343 0.0342 0.0343
August 0.0343 0.0341 0.0342
September 0.0341 0.0340 0.0341
October 0.0341 0.0340 0.0341
November 0.0341 0.0329 0.0337
December 0.0330 0.0328 0.0329