YEARLY HIGH
9.7865 LKR
YEARLY LOW
8.9119 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4398 LKR

2011 MDL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MDL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 9.7865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 8.9119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8746 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1053 to the December average rate of 9.6904, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 9.7865 was up 0.73% compared to the 2010 peak of 9.7152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,933 LKR
2010 Average 45,737 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 44,559 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,373.18 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

9.7489
9.0467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 9.3369, compared to 9.5426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.5463 LKR (High: 9.7633 / Low: 9.2170). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1312 LKR (High: 9.2995 / Low: 9.1683).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5463
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1879 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 9.6654) against the same month in 2010 (average: 9.2652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4002 (+4.32%).

2011 Avg (August) 9.6654
2010 Avg (August) 9.2652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3312 8.9119 9.1053
February 9.2995 9.1683 9.2437
March 9.3358 9.1643 9.2317
April 9.6242 9.2566 9.4761
May 9.6733 9.2504 9.4758
June 9.6603 9.3046 9.4889
July 9.6411 9.4160 9.5205
August 9.7865 9.5693 9.6654
September 9.7633 9.2170 9.4776
October 9.6082 9.1846 9.4135
November 9.6727 9.3640 9.4884
December 9.7789 9.6071 9.6904