YEARLY HIGH
0.4101 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.3774 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3952 LKR

2011 MRO to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MRO to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.4101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.3774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0327 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3955 to the December average rate of 0.3976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4101 was down 9.53% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4533, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,051 LKR
2010 Average 2,068 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,887 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.50 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4065
0.3812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.3977, compared to 0.3926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0186 LKR (High: 0.4033 / Low: 0.3847). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 LKR (High: 0.4000 / Low: 0.3955).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.4044) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4211), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0167 (-3.98%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.4044
2010 Avg (May) 0.4211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4020 0.3905 0.3955
February 0.4033 0.3847 0.3932
March 0.3996 0.3844 0.3909
April 0.4062 0.3896 0.4009
May 0.4101 0.4004 0.4044
June 0.4059 0.3972 0.4014
July 0.4019 0.3938 0.3975
August 0.4000 0.3888 0.3949
September 0.3950 0.3885 0.3918
October 0.3902 0.3774 0.3833
November 0.3997 0.3823 0.3907
December 0.4000 0.3955 0.3976