YEARLY HIGH
4.0465 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.6005 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8629 LKR

2011 MUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 4.0465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.6005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4460 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6822 to the December average rate of 3.9029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.0465 was up 3.71% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.9016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,232 LKR
2010 Average 18,459 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 18,002 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,229.86 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.0020
3.6531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 3.8526, compared to 3.8732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2207 LKR (High: 3.9524 / Low: 3.7317). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0691 LKR (High: 3.8111 / Low: 3.7420).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2207
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0752 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 3.9729) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.7271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2458 (+6.59%).

2011 Avg (April) 3.9729
2010 Avg (April) 3.7271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8124 3.6005 3.6822
February 3.8111 3.7420 3.7702
March 3.9119 3.7901 3.8413
April 4.0465 3.8966 3.9729
May 4.0465 3.8481 3.9397
June 3.9762 3.8188 3.9092
July 3.9501 3.8441 3.8954
August 3.9892 3.8830 3.9374
September 3.9524 3.7317 3.8622
October 3.8283 3.7466 3.7996
November 3.9437 3.7789 3.8417
December 3.9395 3.8658 3.9029