YEARLY HIGH
16.7967 LKR
YEARLY LOW
13.2354 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3331 LKR

2011 LSL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 16.7967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 13.2354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5613 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0591 to the December average rate of 13.9127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 16.7967 was up 0.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 16.7967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83,984 LKR
2010 Average 77,347 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 66,177 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,806.45 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

16.6295
13.3978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 15.9981, compared to 14.6681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.7867 LKR (High: 15.7040 / Low: 13.9173). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3552 LKR (High: 16.3135 / Low: 15.9584).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7867
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3552

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 16.0591) against the same month in 2010 (average: 15.3487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7104 (+4.63%).

2011 Avg (January) 16.0591
2010 Avg (January) 15.3487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7967 15.4542 16.0591
February 15.8855 15.1885 15.4208
March 16.2248 15.5644 15.9401
April 16.5934 16.0712 16.3602
May 16.7407 15.6451 16.0479
June 16.3135 15.9584 16.1606
July 16.3206 15.7902 16.1327
August 16.3838 15.1058 15.5156
September 15.7040 13.9173 14.8409
October 14.2150 13.6109 13.9394
November 13.9734 13.2354 13.6671
December 14.1774 13.5482 13.9127