2011 QAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.3569 LKR

YEARLY LOW

30.0536 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.3605 LKR

2011 QAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 31.3569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 30.0536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3033 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4536 to the December average rate of 31.2717, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 31.3569 was down 3.27% compared to the 2010 peak of 32.4163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156,785 LKR

2010 Average 155,378 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 150,268 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,516.61 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

31.3913

29.9557

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 30.2930, compared to 30.4280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.2930

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.4280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 1.0836 LKR (High: 31.2809 / Low: 30.1973). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0447 LKR (High: 30.1024 / Low: 30.0576).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0836

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1449 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 31.2717) against the same month in 2010 (average: 30.4980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7737 (+2.54%).

2011 Avg (December) 31.2717

2010 Avg (December) 30.4980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.5056	30.4075	30.4536
February	30.5001	30.3995	30.4504
March	30.4154	30.2114	30.3055
April	30.3349	30.1332	30.2888
May	30.2088	30.1255	30.1604
June	30.1427	30.0550	30.0992
July	30.1024	30.0576	30.0753
August	30.2088	30.0536	30.1538
September	30.2967	30.2088	30.2408
October	30.2798	30.2117	30.2550
November	31.2809	30.1973	30.5715
December	31.3569	31.2441	31.2717