2011 ZAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.7779 LKR

YEARLY LOW

13.1921 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.3018 LKR

2011 ZAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 16.7779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 13.1921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5858 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0077 to the December average rate of 13.9175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 16.7779 was up 0.23% compared to the 2010 peak of 16.7396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 838,896 LKR

2010 Average 773,705 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 659,607 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 179,288.51 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

16.6762

13.3846

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 15.9898, compared to 14.6138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9898

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 2.5041 LKR (High: 15.6962 / Low: 13.1921). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4130 LKR (High: 16.3259 / Low: 15.9129).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.5041

June Spread (Stable) ±0.4130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8562 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 16.0077) against the same month in 2010 (average: 15.3174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6903 (+4.51%).

2011 Avg (January) 16.0077

2010 Avg (January) 15.3174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.7779	15.4292	16.0077
February	15.9074	15.1664	15.4306
March	16.2775	15.5702	15.9564
April	16.6935	16.0797	16.4019
May	16.6935	15.6037	16.0120
June	16.3259	15.9129	16.1302
July	16.4287	15.6673	16.1435
August	16.3400	15.0879	15.4835
September	15.6962	13.1921	14.6273
October	14.2388	13.2716	13.8521
November	14.0141	13.2768	13.6589
December	14.2267	13.5663	13.9175