YEARLY HIGH
0.0431 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0396 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0404 SBD

2021 LKR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.0396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0418 to the December average rate of 0.0400, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0431 was down 8.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0469, 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 215 SBD
2020 Average 222 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 198 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.34 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

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LKR to SBD 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 0.0407, compared to 0.0402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 SBD (High: 0.0431 / Low: 0.0404). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.0399 / Low: 0.0397).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0027
November Spread (Stable) Âą0.0002

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0418) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0456), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-8.39%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0418
2020 Avg (January) 0.0456

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0431 0.0404 0.0418
February 0.0415 0.0407 0.0411
March 0.0417 0.0399 0.0404
April 0.0417 0.0396 0.0404
May 0.0407 0.0399 0.0404
June 0.0404 0.0402 0.0403
July 0.0405 0.0402 0.0404
August 0.0404 0.0402 0.0404
September 0.0405 0.0400 0.0403
October 0.0404 0.0397 0.0401
November 0.0399 0.0397 0.0398
December 0.0402 0.0398 0.0400