YEARLY HIGH
0.0170 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0147 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0159 TOP

2011 LKR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0168 to the December average rate of 0.0152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0170 was down 4.68% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0179, 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 85 TOP
2010 Average 85 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 73 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.84 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0170
0.0147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TOP 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 0.0165, compared to 0.0153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was July, with a trading range of 0.0010 TOP (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 TOP (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0167).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0168) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.96%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0168
2010 Avg (January) 0.0166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0170 0.0167 0.0168
February 0.0168 0.0167 0.0167
March 0.0169 0.0166 0.0168
April 0.0169 0.0162 0.0166
May 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
June 0.0160 0.0157 0.0159
July 0.0158 0.0147 0.0154
August 0.0151 0.0147 0.0149
September 0.0158 0.0148 0.0153
October 0.0159 0.0153 0.0156
November 0.0157 0.0151 0.0154
December 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152