YEARLY HIGH
244.2478 LKR
YEARLY LOW
225.9133 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
234.6484 LKR

2021 EUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 244.2478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 225.9133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3344 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 232.9633 to the December average rate of 228.8945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 244.2478 was up 5.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 231.9947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,221,239 LKR
2020 Average 1,058,804 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,129,567 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,672.21 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

240.7690
227.8150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 236.3429, compared to 232.9539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.3429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 232.9539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 14.8073 LKR (High: 240.7207 / Low: 225.9133). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0215 LKR (High: 237.2733 / Low: 234.2519).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.8073
July Spread (Stable) ±3.0215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.2840 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 239.6895) against the same month in 2020 (average: 204.9117), the exchange rate shifted by +34.7778 (+16.97%).

2021 Avg (May) 239.6895
2020 Avg (May) 204.9117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 240.7207 225.9133 232.9633
February 238.8712 231.4543 235.3186
March 238.1800 232.6723 234.7974
April 241.4949 231.1226 236.4421
May 244.2478 236.5747 239.6895
June 241.7581 235.8255 238.8462
July 237.2733 234.2519 235.5622
August 236.8789 232.8767 234.8471
September 238.6878 231.2077 235.1190
October 235.9644 230.4200 232.8658
November 234.2525 226.9303 230.4345
December 230.8021 227.0601 228.8945