YEARLY HIGH
1.6040 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.4986 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5336 LKR

2011 LRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 1.6040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 1.4986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1054 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5470 to the December average rate of 1.5795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.6040 was down 3.55% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.6630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,020 LKR
2010 Average 7,991 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 7,493 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 527.11 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.5866
1.5023
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 1.5303, compared to 1.5370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0838 LKR (High: 1.6039 / Low: 1.5200). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 LKR (High: 1.5420 / Low: 1.5266).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0838
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 1.5795) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.6033), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0237 (-1.48%).

2011 Avg (December) 1.5795
2010 Avg (December) 1.6033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5855 1.5265 1.5470
February 1.5420 1.5266 1.5303
March 1.5479 1.5174 1.5299
April 1.5488 1.5156 1.5355
May 1.5415 1.5125 1.5239
June 1.5348 1.4991 1.5151
July 1.5202 1.4986 1.5094
August 1.5356 1.5096 1.5193
September 1.5422 1.5161 1.5320
October 1.5407 1.5175 1.5260
November 1.6039 1.5200 1.5558
December 1.6040 1.5629 1.5795