YEARLY HIGH
0.0091 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0088 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0090 USD

2011 LKR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.0091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0090 to the December average rate of 0.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0091 was up 1.23% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0090, 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 46 USD
2010 Average 44 USD
Yearly Trough Low 44 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.91 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0092
0.0087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to USD 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 0.0091, compared to 0.0090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.0091 / Low: 0.0088). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0091 / Low: 0.0091).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.0091) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+2.45%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.0091
2010 Avg (August) 0.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0090 0.0090 0.0090
February 0.0090 0.0090 0.0090
March 0.0091 0.0090 0.0091
April 0.0091 0.0091 0.0091
May 0.0091 0.0091 0.0091
June 0.0091 0.0091 0.0091
July 0.0091 0.0091 0.0091
August 0.0091 0.0091 0.0091
September 0.0091 0.0091 0.0091
October 0.0091 0.0091 0.0091
November 0.0091 0.0088 0.0090
December 0.0088 0.0088 0.0088