YEARLY HIGH
2.3880 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.1372 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3014 LKR

2011 SYP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SYP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 2.3880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 2.1372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2508 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3699 to the December average rate of 2.2065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.3880 was down 7.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.5677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,940 LKR
2010 Average 12,187 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 10,686 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,253.82 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.3875
2.1900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 2.3412, compared to 2.2617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.1396 LKR (High: 2.2768 / Low: 2.1372). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 LKR (High: 2.3182 / Low: 2.3086).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1396
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0596 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 2.3699) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.5065), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1366 (-5.45%).

2011 Avg (January) 2.3699
2010 Avg (January) 2.5065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3880 2.3518 2.3699
February 2.3828 2.3591 2.3710
March 2.3778 2.3262 2.3612
April 2.3274 2.3116 2.3221
May 2.3182 2.3086 2.3137
June 2.3151 2.3051 2.3094
July 2.3126 2.2997 2.3070
August 2.3193 2.3055 2.3133
September 2.3246 2.2418 2.2868
October 2.2553 2.2141 2.2272
November 2.2768 2.1372 2.2292
December 2.2773 2.1785 2.2065