YEARLY HIGH
54.1866 LKR
YEARLY LOW
49.6236 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.8903 LKR

2021 SAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 54.1866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 49.6236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5629 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.0450 to the December average rate of 53.9488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 54.1866 was up 5.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 51.4662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 270,933 LKR
2020 Average 247,069 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 248,118 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,814.59 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

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SAR 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 52.2956, compared to 53.4851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.2956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.4851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 3.1165 LKR (High: 52.7402 / Low: 49.6236). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2428 LKR (High: 53.2084 / Low: 52.9655).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą3.1165
July Spread (Stable) Âą0.2428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0903 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 53.9488) against the same month in 2020 (average: 49.8907), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0580 (+8.13%).

2021 Avg (December) 53.9488
2020 Avg (December) 49.8907

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Month High Low Average
January 52.7402 49.6236 51.0450
February 52.5515 51.5640 51.8755
March 53.1776 51.8551 52.6099
April 53.7440 51.1858 52.7073
May 53.1760 52.1319 52.6170
June 53.1281 52.6552 52.9186
July 53.2084 52.9655 53.1005
August 53.3931 53.1212 53.2044
September 53.7326 53.0734 53.2551
October 53.8678 53.1817 53.5366
November 54.0665 53.6613 53.8649
December 54.1866 53.7530 53.9488