YEARLY HIGH
44.4158 LKR
YEARLY LOW
39.2524 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.5109 LKR

2011 SDG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SDG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 44.4158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 39.2524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1634 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.3120 to the December average rate of 42.5576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 44.4158 was down 16.13% compared to the 2010 peak of 52.9602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 222,079 LKR
2010 Average 244,930 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 196,262 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,816.85 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

44.7656
39.3225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 41.6018, compared to 41.4200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.6018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.4200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 2.9383 LKR (High: 44.0762 / Low: 41.1378). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1603 LKR (High: 41.1381 / Low: 40.9778).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.9383
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1603

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 2.8685 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 44.3120) against the same month in 2010 (average: 51.2296), the exchange rate shifted by -6.9175 (-13.50%).

2011 Avg (January) 44.3120
2010 Avg (January) 51.2296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.4158 44.2212 44.3120
February 44.0762 41.1378 42.6445
March 41.0028 39.2524 39.7761
April 41.3067 39.3966 40.8555
May 41.1381 40.9778 41.0482
June 41.0577 40.8750 40.9746
July 41.0353 40.8310 40.9358
August 41.1934 40.8744 41.0480
September 41.2857 41.0759 41.1792
October 41.2667 41.0816 41.1878
November 42.6354 41.0990 41.6116
December 42.6543 42.4829 42.5576