YEARLY HIGH
1.9846 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.8374 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9160 LKR

2021 ALL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ALL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.9846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.8374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1472 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8864 to the December average rate of 1.8941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.9846 was down 6.78% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.1288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,923 LKR
2020 Average 8,554 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,187 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 736.06 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.9529
1.8804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 1.9174, compared to 1.9146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1117 LKR (High: 1.9491 / Low: 1.8374). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 LKR (High: 1.9300 / Low: 1.8997).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1117
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 1.9469) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.6465), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3003 (+18.24%).

2021 Avg (May) 1.9469
2020 Avg (May) 1.6465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9491 1.8374 1.8864
February 1.9300 1.8737 1.9029
March 1.9260 1.8870 1.9039
April 1.9571 1.8713 1.9183
May 1.9846 1.9222 1.9469
June 1.9667 1.9246 1.9458
July 1.9473 1.9130 1.9256
August 1.9519 1.9126 1.9313
September 1.9661 1.9016 1.9342
October 1.9300 1.8997 1.9141
November 1.9080 1.8733 1.8881
December 1.9112 1.8801 1.8941