YEARLY HIGH
41.0166 SLL
YEARLY LOW
37.3050 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.2126 SLL

2011 LKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 41.0166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 37.3050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7116 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.7791 to the December average rate of 38.1724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 41.0166 was up 8.45% compared to the 2010 peak of 37.8193, 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 205,083 SLL
2010 Average 174,852 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 186,525 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,557.95 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

40.7350
37.5103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SLL 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 38.7966, compared to 39.6285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.7966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.6285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 2.7688 SLL (High: 40.7663 / Low: 37.9975). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3805 SLL (High: 38.3675 / Low: 37.9870).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.7688
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3805

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2059 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 40.3151) against the same month in 2010 (average: 35.3245), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9906 (+14.13%).

2011 Avg (September) 40.3151
2010 Avg (September) 35.3245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.1109 37.3050 37.7791
February 38.7098 37.7709 38.2300
March 38.9581 38.1744 38.6107
April 39.7273 39.0167 39.2353
May 39.8955 39.1937 39.4348
June 39.7514 39.0462 39.4896
July 40.0453 39.4352 39.7714
August 40.0602 39.5090 39.7857
September 41.0166 39.4611 40.3151
October 41.0086 40.1588 40.4663
November 40.7663 37.9975 39.2604
December 38.3675 37.9870 38.1724