YEARLY HIGH
42.2841 LKR
YEARLY LOW
40.6199 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.0303 LKR

2011 XCD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XCD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 42.2841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 40.6199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6642 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.1724 to the December average rate of 42.1685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 42.2841 was down 6.63% compared to the 2010 peak of 45.2858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211,420 LKR
2010 Average 212,316 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 203,099 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,320.97 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

42.3188
40.5147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 40.9530, compared to 41.1076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.9530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.1076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 1.4704 LKR (High: 42.1791 / Low: 40.7087). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0810 LKR (High: 40.7109 / Low: 40.6299).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4704
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0810

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 0.1926 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 42.1685) against the same month in 2010 (average: 41.3072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8612 (+2.08%).

2011 Avg (December) 42.1685
2010 Avg (December) 41.3072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.2362 41.0996 41.1724
February 41.2404 41.0786 41.1650
March 41.1265 40.8346 40.9724
April 40.9969 40.7492 40.9452
May 40.8254 40.7279 40.7750
June 40.7451 40.6199 40.6880
July 40.7109 40.6299 40.6651
August 40.8573 40.6235 40.7627
September 40.9696 40.8173 40.8749
October 40.9444 40.8415 40.9039
November 42.1791 40.7087 41.2706
December 42.2841 42.1261 42.1685