YEARLY HIGH
0.7370 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.6588 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7090 LKR

2011 MWK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MWK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.7370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.6588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0782 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7323 to the December average rate of 0.6940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7370 was down 7.68% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7983, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,685 LKR
2010 Average 3,750 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,294 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 390.94 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7391
0.6571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.7286, compared to 0.6895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0466 LKR (High: 0.7354 / Low: 0.6888). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 LKR (High: 0.7345 / Low: 0.7270).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0466
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.7323) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.7821), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0498 (-6.37%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.7323
2010 Avg (January) 0.7821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7370 0.7277 0.7323
February 0.7345 0.7270 0.7304
March 0.7357 0.7239 0.7287
April 0.7339 0.7253 0.7282
May 0.7305 0.7219 0.7261
June 0.7302 0.7207 0.7259
July 0.7282 0.7189 0.7230
August 0.7354 0.6888 0.7035
September 0.6961 0.6630 0.6773
October 0.6691 0.6588 0.6639
November 0.6952 0.6620 0.6750
December 0.7002 0.6876 0.6940