YEARLY HIGH
37.2522 LKR
YEARLY LOW
34.3494 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.1502 LKR

2011 MYR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MYR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 37.2522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 34.3494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9028 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.2111 to the December average rate of 36.0507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 37.2522 was up 2.44% compared to the 2010 peak of 36.3663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 745,045 LKR
2010 Average 703,251 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 686,988 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,056.78 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

36.9245
34.9653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 36.3671, compared to 35.9334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.3671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.9334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 2.6066 LKR (High: 37.0867 / Low: 34.4801). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4172 LKR (High: 36.3875 / Low: 35.9703).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.6066
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.9720 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 36.7613) against the same month in 2010 (average: 35.6799), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0814 (+3.03%).

2011 Avg (August) 36.7613
2010 Avg (August) 35.6799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.3875 35.9703 36.2111
February 36.6171 36.1682 36.4214
March 36.5249 35.9962 36.3541
April 37.0849 36.4394 36.6128
May 37.0746 35.8945 36.4214
June 36.4800 35.8791 36.1815
July 37.1650 36.1281 36.5909
August 37.2522 36.2517 36.7613
September 37.0867 34.4801 35.7892
October 35.8927 34.3494 35.1286
November 35.8408 34.6606 35.2799
December 36.4150 35.7231 36.0507