YEARLY HIGH
114.1689 LKR
YEARLY LOW
109.3951 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
110.5153 LKR

2011 BMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 114.1689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 109.3951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7739 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.8509 to the December average rate of 113.8522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 114.1689 was down 3.24% compared to the 2010 peak of 117.9953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 570,845 LKR
2010 Average 565,575 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 546,975 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,869.39 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

114.2900
109.0365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 110.2664, compared to 110.7642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 110.2664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 110.7642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 3.9004 LKR (High: 113.8903 / Low: 109.9900). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1628 LKR (High: 109.5726 / Low: 109.4098).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.9004
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1628

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 0.5273 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 113.8522) against the same month in 2010 (average: 111.0128), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8394 (+2.56%).

2011 Avg (December) 113.8522
2010 Avg (December) 111.0128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 111.0402 110.6831 110.8509
February 111.0204 110.6543 110.8393
March 110.7120 109.9694 110.3121
April 110.4190 109.6850 110.2513
May 109.9602 109.6569 109.7838
June 109.7196 109.4003 109.5611
July 109.5726 109.4098 109.4742
August 109.9600 109.3951 109.7599
September 110.2799 109.9599 110.0765
October 110.2183 109.9705 110.1281
November 113.8903 109.9900 111.2945
December 114.1689 113.7487 113.8522