YEARLY HIGH
1.6630 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.5407 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5984 LKR

2010 LRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the LRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 1.6630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 1.5407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1223 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6262 to the December average rate of 1.6033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,315 LKR
Yearly Average 7,992 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 7,704 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 611.50 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.6330
1.5518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to LKR 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 1.6165, compared to 1.5804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was December, with a trading range of 0.1070 LKR (High: 1.6586 / Low: 1.5516). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 LKR (High: 1.5725 / Low: 1.5539).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1070
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for April 2010 is 1.6195.

2010 Avg (April) 1.6195
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6576 1.6086 1.6262
February 1.6611 1.5763 1.6201
March 1.6591 1.5824 1.6072
April 1.6630 1.5834 1.6195
May 1.6274 1.5848 1.6138
June 1.6285 1.5832 1.6125
July 1.5995 1.5626 1.5834
August 1.5725 1.5539 1.5633
September 1.6084 1.5517 1.5746
October 1.5944 1.5407 1.5585
November 1.6530 1.5527 1.5991
December 1.6586 1.5516 1.6033