YEARLY HIGH
178.1924 LKR
YEARLY LOW
168.6359 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.4651 LKR

2011 XDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 178.1924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 168.6359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5566 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.4855 to the December average rate of 176.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 178.1924 was down 1.20% compared to the 2010 peak of 180.3616, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 890,962 LKR
2010 Average 862,402 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 843,179 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,782.80 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

176.6516
171.0159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 174.2907, compared to 174.6395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.2907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.6395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 6.0028 LKR (High: 178.1103 / Low: 172.1075). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3617 LKR (High: 174.2208 / Low: 171.8591).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.0028
February Spread (Stable) ±2.3617

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.6743 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 175.5858) against the same month in 2010 (average: 168.4306), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1552 (+4.25%).

2011 Avg (May) 175.5858
2010 Avg (May) 168.4306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 173.6873 168.6359 171.4855
February 174.2208 171.8591 173.2632
March 175.7632 172.6954 174.2977
April 177.9715 174.5389 175.9671
May 178.1924 174.0386 175.5858
June 176.7025 173.6805 175.1450
July 176.1802 172.7135 174.6324
August 177.5199 174.7951 176.1820
September 176.1675 171.7635 173.5077
October 174.9948 170.3108 173.1454
November 178.1103 172.1075 174.3330
December 177.7073 174.3843 176.0365