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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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
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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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: JanâJun) was 52.2956, compared to 53.4851 in the second half (H2: JulâDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulâDec) by a margin of 1.1895 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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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 |