YEARLY HIGH
0.0304 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0244 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0292 SRD

2011 LKR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0251 to the December average rate of 0.0287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0304 was up 16.66% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0260, 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 152 SRD
2010 Average 120 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 122 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.81 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0303
0.0246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SRD 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 0.0289, compared to 0.0295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0051 SRD (High: 0.0295 / Low: 0.0244). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SRD (High: 0.0288 / Low: 0.0285).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.0298) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+23.11%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.0298
2010 Avg (August) 0.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0295 0.0244 0.0251
February 0.0296 0.0293 0.0295
March 0.0298 0.0294 0.0297
April 0.0298 0.0294 0.0296
May 0.0299 0.0296 0.0298
June 0.0299 0.0296 0.0298
July 0.0300 0.0297 0.0298
August 0.0304 0.0295 0.0298
September 0.0298 0.0295 0.0296
October 0.0298 0.0295 0.0296
November 0.0298 0.0285 0.0293
December 0.0288 0.0285 0.0287