YEARLY HIGH
0.0719 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0664 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0689 SBD

2011 LKR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0704 to the December average rate of 0.0671, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0719 was down 0.59% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0724, 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 360 SBD
2010 Average 346 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 332 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.66 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0707
0.0667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SBD 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 0.0696, compared to 0.0681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0029 SBD (High: 0.0719 / Low: 0.0691). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SBD (High: 0.0675 / Low: 0.0667).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0704) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+2.23%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0704
2010 Avg (January) 0.0688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0719 0.0691 0.0704
February 0.0706 0.0692 0.0699
March 0.0700 0.0687 0.0693
April 0.0700 0.0685 0.0693
May 0.0712 0.0685 0.0701
June 0.0697 0.0680 0.0688
July 0.0682 0.0666 0.0675
August 0.0682 0.0671 0.0675
September 0.0698 0.0674 0.0687
October 0.0705 0.0688 0.0700
November 0.0688 0.0664 0.0679
December 0.0675 0.0667 0.0671