YEARLY HIGH
1.9062 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.7527 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8072 LKR

2021 JPY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1.9062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 1.7527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1535 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8449 to the December average rate of 1.7785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.9062 was up 3.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.8376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 953,090 LKR
2020 Average 868,863 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 876,344 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,745.29 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

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JPY 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 1.8208, compared to 1.7936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1031 LKR (High: 1.9062 / Low: 1.8031). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 LKR (High: 1.8141 / Low: 1.7916).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.1031
June Spread (Stable) Âą0.0225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0387 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.8449) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.6610), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1839 (+11.07%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.8449
2020 Avg (January) 1.6610

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Month High Low Average
January 1.9062 1.8031 1.8449
February 1.8841 1.8241 1.8452
March 1.8317 1.7953 1.8135
April 1.8505 1.7769 1.8120
May 1.8329 1.7916 1.8073
June 1.8141 1.7916 1.8018
July 1.8237 1.7845 1.8063
August 1.8302 1.8042 1.8164
September 1.8320 1.7847 1.8133
October 1.8022 1.7527 1.7746
November 1.7895 1.7571 1.7726
December 1.7923 1.7629 1.7785