YEARLY HIGH
1.3103 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2530 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2798 LKR

2011 PKR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 1.3103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 1.2530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0573 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2929 to the December average rate of 1.2722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.3103 was down 5.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.3909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 655,137 LKR
2010 Average 663,910 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 626,502 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,634.32 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3059
1.2530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 1.2912, compared to 1.2685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0386 LKR (High: 1.3027 / Low: 1.2641). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 LKR (High: 1.2792 / Low: 1.2720).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0386
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 1.3015) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.3604), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0590 (-4.33%).

2011 Avg (April) 1.3015
2010 Avg (April) 1.3604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2979 1.2894 1.2929
February 1.3069 1.2917 1.2979
March 1.2999 1.2875 1.2926
April 1.3103 1.2923 1.3015
May 1.3008 1.2734 1.2868
June 1.2792 1.2720 1.2755
July 1.2809 1.2625 1.2709
August 1.2711 1.2564 1.2663
September 1.2614 1.2530 1.2574
October 1.2723 1.2589 1.2656
November 1.3027 1.2641 1.2785
December 1.2825 1.2644 1.2722