YEARLY HIGH
0.0758 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0721 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0734 LKR

2011 LBP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LBP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 0.0721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0738 to the December average rate of 0.0756, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0758 was down 3.55% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 379 LKR
2010 Average 376 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 361 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.19 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0759
0.0721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0732, compared to 0.0735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0026 LKR (High: 0.0756 / Low: 0.0730). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.0732 / Low: 0.0730).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.0756) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+2.25%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0756
2010 Avg (December) 0.0739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0740 0.0735 0.0738
February 0.0739 0.0735 0.0737
March 0.0736 0.0731 0.0734
April 0.0735 0.0729 0.0733
May 0.0732 0.0726 0.0728
June 0.0728 0.0723 0.0725
July 0.0726 0.0721 0.0724
August 0.0730 0.0723 0.0728
September 0.0732 0.0730 0.0731
October 0.0733 0.0730 0.0731
November 0.0756 0.0730 0.0739
December 0.0758 0.0755 0.0756