YEARLY HIGH
0.0756 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.0595 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0655 SZL

2011 LKR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0624 to the December average rate of 0.0719, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0756 was up 8.20% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0698, 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 378 SZL
2010 Average 324 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 297 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.26 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0744
0.0598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SZL 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 0.0625, compared to 0.0685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0082 SZL (High: 0.0718 / Low: 0.0637). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SZL (High: 0.0627 / Low: 0.0613).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.0732) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+17.23%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.0732
2010 Avg (November) 0.0624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0647 0.0595 0.0624
February 0.0658 0.0630 0.0648
March 0.0642 0.0619 0.0628
April 0.0621 0.0599 0.0611
May 0.0639 0.0597 0.0623
June 0.0627 0.0613 0.0619
July 0.0634 0.0612 0.0620
August 0.0662 0.0610 0.0645
September 0.0718 0.0637 0.0675
October 0.0735 0.0705 0.0718
November 0.0756 0.0715 0.0732
December 0.0738 0.0705 0.0719