YEARLY HIGH
17.2866 LKR
YEARLY LOW
14.5518 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.1547 LKR

2011 BWP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BWP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 17.2866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 14.5518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7348 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6915 to the December average rate of 15.1525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 17.2866 was down 0.37% compared to the 2010 peak of 17.3517, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,433 LKR
2010 Average 82,978 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 72,759 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,674.01 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

17.2319
14.7018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 16.6892, compared to 15.6201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.7825 LKR (High: 16.3993 / Low: 14.6168). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3911 LKR (High: 16.8899 / Low: 16.4988).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7825
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3911

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6823 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 17.0211) against the same month in 2010 (average: 16.7969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2241 (+1.33%).

2011 Avg (April) 17.0211
2010 Avg (April) 16.7969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.1747 16.3659 16.6915
February 16.6540 16.1131 16.3378
March 16.8684 16.3921 16.6498
April 17.2866 16.7568 17.0211
May 17.2866 16.3530 16.7173
June 16.8899 16.4988 16.7178
July 16.9215 16.3415 16.6751
August 16.8528 15.9390 16.3000
September 16.3993 14.6168 15.6177
October 15.4381 14.5518 15.0629
November 15.2361 14.5872 14.9127
December 15.4306 14.8769 15.1525