2021 BTN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7494 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.5353 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6859 LKR

2021 BTN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BTN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 2.7494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.5353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2140 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6192 to the December average rate of 2.6886, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.7494 was up 6.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.5823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,747 LKR

2020 Average 12,520 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 12,677 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,070.20 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.7261

2.6095

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 2.6774, compared to 2.6945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6774

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1829 LKR (High: 2.7433 / Low: 2.5604). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 LKR (High: 2.6868 / Low: 2.6580).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1829

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

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 0.0547 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 2.7148) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.4867), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2281 (+9.17%).

2021 Avg (March) 2.7148

2020 Avg (March) 2.4867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7129	2.5353	2.6192
February	2.7117	2.6549	2.6772
March	2.7494	2.6459	2.7148
April	2.7433	2.5604	2.6601
May	2.7416	2.6520	2.6954
June	2.7207	2.6699	2.6978
July	2.6868	2.6580	2.6749
August	2.7342	2.6807	2.6905
September	2.7458	2.6921	2.7164
October	2.6983	2.6530	2.6821
November	2.7273	2.6962	2.7144
December	2.7285	2.6462	2.6886