YEARLY HIGH
0.0723 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0669 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0685 LKR

2011 SOS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SOS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.0723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.0669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0692 to the December average rate of 0.0702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0723 was down 8.44% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 361 LKR
2010 Average 363 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 335 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.89 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0705
0.0669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0688, compared to 0.0681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.0026 LKR (High: 0.0723 / Low: 0.0697). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 LKR (High: 0.0681 / Low: 0.0677).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.0702) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+1.30%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0702
2010 Avg (December) 0.0693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0694 0.0690 0.0692
February 0.0695 0.0690 0.0692
March 0.0692 0.0685 0.0688
April 0.0690 0.0686 0.0689
May 0.0689 0.0685 0.0687
June 0.0683 0.0678 0.0680
July 0.0691 0.0669 0.0673
August 0.0675 0.0669 0.0672
September 0.0681 0.0675 0.0677
October 0.0681 0.0677 0.0679
November 0.0703 0.0677 0.0685
December 0.0723 0.0697 0.0702