YEARLY HIGH
0.0255 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0225 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0241 SDG

2011 LKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0226 to the December average rate of 0.0235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0255 was up 13.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0225, 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 127 SDG
2010 Average 102 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 113 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.81 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0254
0.0223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SDG 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 0.0241, compared to 0.0241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0016 SDG (High: 0.0243 / Low: 0.0227). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SDG (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0234).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 0.0251) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+28.85%).

2011 Avg (March) 0.0251
2010 Avg (March) 0.0195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0226 0.0225 0.0226
February 0.0243 0.0227 0.0235
March 0.0255 0.0244 0.0251
April 0.0254 0.0242 0.0245
May 0.0244 0.0243 0.0244
June 0.0245 0.0244 0.0244
July 0.0245 0.0244 0.0244
August 0.0245 0.0243 0.0244
September 0.0243 0.0242 0.0243
October 0.0243 0.0242 0.0243
November 0.0243 0.0235 0.0240
December 0.0235 0.0234 0.0235