YEARLY HIGH
1.5743 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.3256 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4968 LKR

2011 NPR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the NPR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.3256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2487 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5575 to the December average rate of 1.3574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.5743 was down 4.25% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.6442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,871 LKR
2010 Average 7,926 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,628 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,243.34 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.5775
1.3374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.5465, compared to 1.4472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0993 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0922 LKR (High: 1.5078 / Low: 1.4156). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 LKR (High: 1.5649 / Low: 1.5514).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0922
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0570 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.5575) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.5969), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0393 (-2.46%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.5575
2010 Avg (January) 1.5969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5743 1.5499 1.5575
February 1.5649 1.5514 1.5567
March 1.5667 1.5467 1.5559
April 1.5651 1.5412 1.5559
May 1.5547 1.5127 1.5268
June 1.5362 1.5191 1.5261
July 1.5569 1.5297 1.5408
August 1.5517 1.4926 1.5136
September 1.5078 1.4156 1.4566
October 1.4292 1.4087 1.4212
November 1.4250 1.3505 1.3934
December 1.3939 1.3256 1.3574