YEARLY HIGH
15.0608 LKR
YEARLY LOW
13.9027 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.5218 LKR

2011 SBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 15.0608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 13.9027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1581 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2121 to the December average rate of 14.9141, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 15.0608 was down 1.90% compared to the 2010 peak of 15.3532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,304 LKR
2010 Average 72,379 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 69,513 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,790.64 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

14.9843
14.1419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 14.3614, compared to 14.6821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.5766 LKR (High: 14.4792 / Low: 13.9027). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1674 LKR (High: 14.9858 / Low: 14.8185).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5766
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1674

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2619 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 14.7270) against the same month in 2010 (average: 14.2572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4697 (+3.29%).

2011 Avg (November) 14.7270
2010 Avg (November) 14.2572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4792 13.9027 14.2121
February 14.4439 14.1650 14.3071
March 14.5521 14.2816 14.4224
April 14.5959 14.2799 14.4221
May 14.5959 14.0481 14.2673
June 14.7026 14.3452 14.5375
July 15.0247 14.6642 14.8074
August 14.9128 14.6667 14.8078
September 14.8379 14.3357 14.5492
October 14.5262 14.1785 14.2873
November 15.0608 14.5338 14.7270
December 14.9858 14.8185 14.9141