2011 LKR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

171.5872 STD

YEARLY LOW

150.2783 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

159.6240 STD

2011 LKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 171.5872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 150.2783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.3089 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.8787 to the December average rate of 162.7019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 171.5872 was down 5.12% compared to the 2010 peak of 180.8531, 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 857,936 STD

2010 Average 809,006 STD

Yearly Trough Low 751,391 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,544.69 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

166.9819

153.7432

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to STD 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 159.0795, compared to 160.1685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.0795

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.1685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 10.5231 STD (High: 160.8014 / Low: 150.2783). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9964 STD (High: 158.5006 / Low: 154.5042).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.5231

July Spread (Stable) ±3.9964

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 4.2236 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 165.8787) against the same month in 2010 (average: 143.3104), the exchange rate shifted by +22.5683 (+15.75%).

2011 Avg (January) 165.8787

2010 Avg (January) 143.3104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	171.5872	161.0907	165.8787
February	164.4756	160.1659	162.4986
March	162.0305	156.4455	159.0700
April	160.8014	150.2783	154.8465
May	158.7662	150.2783	156.1688
June	157.7641	153.1841	156.0147
July	158.5006	154.5042	156.7309
August	158.9082	154.3111	156.5805
September	164.3290	154.9676	159.6898
October	167.9076	158.7140	163.3158
November	165.0518	159.0759	161.9920
December	165.2657	159.3304	162.7019