YEARLY HIGH
42.3037 LKR
YEARLY LOW
38.6993 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.1240 LKR

2011 PEN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 42.3037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 38.6993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6044 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.7507 to the December average rate of 42.2084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 42.3037 was up 7.72% compared to the 2010 peak of 39.2719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211,518 LKR
2010 Average 188,238 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 193,496 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,021.89 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

42.5137
38.8497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 39.6243, compared to 40.6237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.6243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.6237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 1.5193 LKR (High: 42.1369 / Low: 40.6176). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1762 LKR (High: 39.9983 / Low: 39.8221).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5193
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1762

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5507 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 42.2084) against the same month in 2010 (average: 36.9479), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2604 (+14.24%).

2011 Avg (December) 42.2084
2010 Avg (December) 36.9479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.0435 39.4810 39.7507
February 40.1253 39.6856 39.9737
March 39.9211 39.1960 39.7057
April 39.5414 38.7635 39.1550
May 39.9782 38.6993 39.5169
June 39.7728 39.2714 39.6436
July 39.9983 39.8221 39.9251
August 40.2461 39.8074 40.0666
September 40.3816 39.6721 40.1330
October 40.6604 39.6537 40.2868
November 42.1369 40.6176 41.1223
December 42.3037 42.1252 42.2084