YEARLY HIGH
0.0758 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0596 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0657 ZAR

2011 LKR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 0.0758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0162 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0625 to the December average rate of 0.0719, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0758 was up 8.54% 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 379 ZAR
2010 Average 323 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 298 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.00 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0745
0.0597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ZAR 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 0.0626, compared to 0.0687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0121 ZAR (High: 0.0758 / Low: 0.0637). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 ZAR (High: 0.0628 / Low: 0.0613).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 0.0686) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+8.08%).

2011 Avg (September) 0.0686
2010 Avg (September) 0.0635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0648 0.0596 0.0625
February 0.0659 0.0629 0.0648
March 0.0642 0.0614 0.0627
April 0.0622 0.0599 0.0610
May 0.0641 0.0599 0.0625
June 0.0628 0.0613 0.0620
July 0.0638 0.0609 0.0620
August 0.0663 0.0612 0.0646
September 0.0758 0.0637 0.0686
October 0.0753 0.0702 0.0722
November 0.0753 0.0714 0.0732
December 0.0737 0.0703 0.0719