2021 CRC to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3292 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.3035 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3193 LKR

2021 CRC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CRC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.3292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3128 to the December average rate of 0.3177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3292 was down 3.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,646 LKR

2020 Average 1,588 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,517 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.45 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3236

0.3118

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.3193, compared to 0.3193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3193

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0200 LKR (High: 0.3235 / Low: 0.3035). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 LKR (High: 0.3219 / Low: 0.3203).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.3221) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3362), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0140 (-4.17%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.3221

2020 Avg (April) 0.3362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3235	0.3035	0.3128
February	0.3220	0.3155	0.3179
March	0.3256	0.3177	0.3226
April	0.3292	0.3126	0.3221
May	0.3228	0.3189	0.3200
June	0.3219	0.3188	0.3206
July	0.3223	0.3205	0.3213
August	0.3219	0.3203	0.3214
September	0.3228	0.3189	0.3198
October	0.3216	0.3168	0.3198
November	0.3229	0.3138	0.3159
December	0.3222	0.3151	0.3177