YEARLY HIGH
0.0372 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0340 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0348 BOB

2021 LKR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.0340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0360 to the December average rate of 0.0341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0372 was down 2.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 186 BOB
2020 Average 186 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 170 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.04 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

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LKR to BOB 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 0.0352, compared to 0.0344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0023 BOB (High: 0.0372 / Low: 0.0348). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0347 / Low: 0.0345).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0023
August Spread (Stable) Âą0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0360) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-5.56%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0360
2020 Avg (January) 0.0381

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0372 0.0348 0.0360
February 0.0357 0.0351 0.0355
March 0.0354 0.0346 0.0350
April 0.0360 0.0342 0.0349
May 0.0351 0.0346 0.0350
June 0.0353 0.0346 0.0349
July 0.0347 0.0346 0.0347
August 0.0347 0.0345 0.0346
September 0.0347 0.0342 0.0346
October 0.0346 0.0341 0.0344
November 0.0343 0.0340 0.0342
December 0.0342 0.0340 0.0341