YEARLY HIGH
0.0183 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0175 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0181 BBD

2011 LKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0180 to the December average rate of 0.0176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0183 was up 1.23% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0181, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91 BBD
2010 Average 88 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 88 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.82 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0183
0.0175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BBD 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 0.0181, compared to 0.0181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 BBD (High: 0.0182 / Low: 0.0176). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0183).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.0182) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.45%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.0182
2010 Avg (August) 0.0178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0181 0.0180 0.0180
February 0.0181 0.0180 0.0180
March 0.0182 0.0181 0.0181
April 0.0182 0.0181 0.0181
May 0.0182 0.0182 0.0182
June 0.0183 0.0182 0.0183
July 0.0183 0.0183 0.0183
August 0.0183 0.0182 0.0182
September 0.0182 0.0181 0.0182
October 0.0182 0.0181 0.0182
November 0.0182 0.0176 0.0180
December 0.0176 0.0175 0.0176