2011 LKR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 LKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the LKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 14.9459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 13.8337.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1121 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4491 to the December average rate of 14.2487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 14.9459 was up 3.28% compared to the 2010 peak of 14.4713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.5354, compared to 14.6817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1463 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.5508 SOS (High: 14.7776 / Low: 14.2267). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0853 SOS (High: 14.5906 / Low: 14.5053).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3448 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 14.8846) against the same month in 2010 (average: 14.2741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6105 (+4.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.4947 | 14.4092 | 14.4491 |
| February | 14.4929 | 14.3853 | 14.4489 |
| March | 14.5975 | 14.4524 | 14.5278 |
| April | 14.5872 | 14.4967 | 14.5146 |
| May | 14.5906 | 14.5053 | 14.5622 |
| June | 14.7597 | 14.6509 | 14.7099 |
| July | 14.9438 | 14.4667 | 14.8637 |
| August | 14.9459 | 14.8235 | 14.8846 |
| September | 14.8236 | 14.6899 | 14.7692 |
| October | 14.7755 | 14.6900 | 14.7304 |
| November | 14.7776 | 14.2267 | 14.5935 |
| December | 14.3572 | 13.8337 | 14.2487 |