YEARLY HIGH
0.1142 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0956 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1074 SCR

2010 LKR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the LKR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.1142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0970 to the December average rate of 0.1106, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 571 SCR
Yearly Average 537 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 478 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.87 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.1136
0.0955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SCR 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 0.1039, compared to 0.1109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0082 SCR (High: 0.1123 / Low: 0.1040). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SCR (High: 0.0990 / Low: 0.0956).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for August 2010 is 0.1115.

2010 Avg (August) 0.1115
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0990 0.0956 0.0970
February 0.1031 0.0969 0.0994
March 0.1059 0.0998 0.1031
April 0.1074 0.1037 0.1050
May 0.1123 0.1040 0.1087
June 0.1125 0.1079 0.1101
July 0.1131 0.1086 0.1111
August 0.1142 0.1090 0.1115
September 0.1136 0.1092 0.1121
October 0.1131 0.1074 0.1099
November 0.1120 0.1081 0.1102
December 0.1133 0.1075 0.1106