2021 BOB to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BOB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BOB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 29.4482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 26.9063.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5418 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.7903 to the December average rate of 29.3418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 29.4482 was up 4.92% compared to the 2020 peak of 28.0677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
BOB 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: Jan–Jun) was 28.4062, compared to 29.0679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6617 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.8157 LKR (High: 28.7220 / Low: 26.9063). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1198 LKR (High: 28.9703 / Low: 28.8505).
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 0.0337 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 29.2822) against the same month in 2020 (average: 26.8049), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4773 (+9.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7220 | 26.9063 | 27.7903 |
| February | 28.5094 | 27.9823 | 28.1639 |
| March | 28.8713 | 28.2092 | 28.5692 |
| April | 29.2263 | 27.8056 | 28.6301 |
| May | 28.8926 | 28.4576 | 28.5964 |
| June | 28.8977 | 28.3356 | 28.6872 |
| July | 28.9341 | 28.8002 | 28.8553 |
| August | 28.9703 | 28.8505 | 28.9067 |
| September | 29.2236 | 28.8332 | 28.9367 |
| October | 29.2976 | 28.9283 | 29.0849 |
| November | 29.4482 | 29.1816 | 29.2822 |
| December | 29.4376 | 29.2533 | 29.3418 |