2011 SCR to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 SCR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the SCR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 9.1632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 8.2376.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9257 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9235 to the December average rate of 8.5381, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 9.1632 was down 12.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 10.4582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
SCR to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.9470, compared to 8.8158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1312 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.6190 LKR (High: 8.8566 / Low: 8.2376). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2616 LKR (High: 9.0537 / Low: 8.7922).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1800 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 8.9980) against the same month in 2010 (average: 10.0673), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0693 (-10.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.1215 | 8.7880 | 8.9235 |
| February | 9.1632 | 8.8789 | 8.9980 |
| March | 9.1227 | 8.7548 | 8.9608 |
| April | 9.1112 | 8.8084 | 9.0040 |
| May | 9.0537 | 8.7922 | 8.8671 |
| June | 9.0774 | 8.7772 | 8.9284 |
| July | 9.0955 | 8.7371 | 8.9540 |
| August | 9.1284 | 8.7506 | 8.9567 |
| September | 9.1449 | 8.7817 | 8.9435 |
| October | 8.9312 | 8.5633 | 8.7843 |
| November | 8.8597 | 8.4700 | 8.7181 |
| December | 8.8566 | 8.2376 | 8.5381 |