YEARLY HIGH
0.2597 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.2405 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2484 PHP

2021 LKR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.2405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2512 to the December average rate of 0.2485, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2597 was down 7.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2818, 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 1,298 PHP
2020 Average 1,338 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 1,203 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.61 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

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LKR to PHP 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 0.2460, compared to 0.2507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0166 PHP (High: 0.2597 / Low: 0.2431). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 PHP (High: 0.2443 / Low: 0.2406).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0166
May Spread (Stable) Âą0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2512) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2802), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0290 (-10.36%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2512
2020 Avg (January) 0.2802

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Month High Low Average
January 0.2597 0.2431 0.2512
February 0.2519 0.2437 0.2482
March 0.2497 0.2429 0.2460
April 0.2522 0.2405 0.2451
May 0.2443 0.2406 0.2427
June 0.2452 0.2405 0.2427
July 0.2564 0.2467 0.2512
August 0.2543 0.2447 0.2516
September 0.2560 0.2487 0.2513
October 0.2547 0.2491 0.2525
November 0.2512 0.2466 0.2492
December 0.2528 0.2452 0.2485