YEARLY HIGH
0.3138 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2787 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2878 DOP

2021 LKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.2787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0352 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3040 to the December average rate of 0.2811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3138 was down 1.90% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3199, 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 1,569 DOP
2020 Average 1,524 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,393 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.95 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

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LKR to DOP 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 0.2926, compared to 0.2829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0202 DOP (High: 0.3138 / Low: 0.2937). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 DOP (High: 0.2869 / Low: 0.2857).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0202
July Spread (Stable) Âą0.0012

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 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.3040) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2931), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+3.71%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.3040
2020 Avg (January) 0.2931

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Month High Low Average
January 0.3138 0.2937 0.3040
February 0.2999 0.2943 0.2978
March 0.2978 0.2853 0.2906
April 0.2961 0.2822 0.2877
May 0.2894 0.2854 0.2884
June 0.2886 0.2859 0.2873
July 0.2869 0.2857 0.2863
August 0.2872 0.2853 0.2859
September 0.2855 0.2821 0.2836
October 0.2827 0.2787 0.2807
November 0.2809 0.2787 0.2798
December 0.2830 0.2795 0.2811