YEARLY HIGH
1.7184 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.5846 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6787 LKR

2021 NPR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NPR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1.7184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.5846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1338 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6370 to the December average rate of 1.6798, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.7184 was up 6.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.6140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,592 LKR
2020 Average 7,825 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 7,923 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 668.88 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

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NPR 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 1.6734, compared to 1.6841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1143 LKR (High: 1.7146 / Low: 1.6002). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 LKR (High: 1.6793 / Low: 1.6613).

April Spread (Volatile) Âą0.1143
July Spread (Stable) Âą0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0341 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 1.6967) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.5541), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1427 (+9.18%).

2021 Avg (March) 1.6967
2020 Avg (March) 1.5541

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Month High Low Average
January 1.6955 1.5846 1.6370
February 1.6948 1.6594 1.6733
March 1.7184 1.6537 1.6967
April 1.7146 1.6002 1.6626
May 1.7135 1.6575 1.6846
June 1.7004 1.6687 1.6861
July 1.6793 1.6613 1.6718
August 1.7090 1.6755 1.6823
September 1.7161 1.6825 1.6978
October 1.6864 1.6581 1.6763
November 1.7046 1.6851 1.6963
December 1.7053 1.6539 1.6798