YEARLY HIGH
14.4713 SOS
YEARLY LOW
12.6665 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7778 SOS

2010 LKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the LKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 14.4713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 12.6665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8048 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0597 to the December average rate of 14.4320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,357 SOS
Yearly Average 68,889 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 63,332 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,024.24 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

14.5722
12.8901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SOS 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 13.2449, compared to 14.3108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was March, with a trading range of 0.7596 SOS (High: 13.4260 / Low: 12.6665). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0828 SOS (High: 14.4713 / Low: 14.3885).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7596
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0828

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0275 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 14.4320.

2010 Avg (December) 14.4320
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1573 12.6843 13.0597
February 13.1717 12.7547 13.0401
March 13.4260 12.6665 13.0577
April 13.2998 12.8416 13.0303
May 13.6742 13.2084 13.5164
June 14.0013 13.5825 13.7651
July 14.2654 14.0001 14.1574
August 14.3441 14.1732 14.2741
September 14.3708 14.2147 14.2895
October 14.4202 14.3150 14.3414
November 14.4304 14.3289 14.3701
December 14.4713 14.3885 14.4320