YEARLY HIGH
0.1024 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0940 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0996 LKR

2021 CDF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CDF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.1024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0970 to the December average rate of 0.1012, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1024 was down 18.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 512 LKR
2020 Average 503 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 470 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.99 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

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CDF 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 0.0987, compared to 0.1005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0062 LKR (High: 0.1002 / Low: 0.0940). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 LKR (High: 0.1006 / Low: 0.0999).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0062
August Spread (Stable) Âą0.0007

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1012) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0960), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+5.44%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1012
2020 Avg (December) 0.0960

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1002 0.0940 0.0970
February 0.0995 0.0975 0.0982
March 0.1005 0.0980 0.0993
April 0.1017 0.0965 0.0994
May 0.0999 0.0984 0.0989
June 0.1003 0.0990 0.0997
July 0.1005 0.0994 0.1000
August 0.1006 0.0999 0.1004
September 0.1015 0.0997 0.1003
October 0.1015 0.0993 0.1005
November 0.1013 0.1002 0.1008
December 0.1024 0.1009 0.1012