2021 GIP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

281.9862 LKR

YEARLY LOW

253.6564 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

272.8983 LKR

2021 GIP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GIP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 281.9862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 253.6564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.3298 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 261.2424 to the December average rate of 269.4525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 281.9862 was up 9.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 257.7894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,409,931 LKR

2020 Average 1,190,005 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,268,282 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,649.14 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

279.7695

259.5581

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GIP 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 272.3335, compared to 273.4630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 272.3335

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 273.4630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 17.1087 LKR (High: 270.7650 / Low: 253.6564). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4101 LKR (High: 275.9181 / Low: 269.5079).

January Spread (Volatile) ±17.1087

November Spread (Stable) ±6.4101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.1767 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 277.7862) against the same month in 2020 (average: 230.5473), the exchange rate shifted by +47.2389 (+20.49%).

2021 Avg (May) 277.7862

2020 Avg (May) 230.5473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	270.7650	253.6564	261.2424
February	274.8784	264.2912	269.9530
March	277.7716	270.9284	273.4482
April	277.9557	266.9405	273.4858
May	281.9862	272.8023	277.7862
June	281.2296	274.3488	278.0852
July	278.6233	271.5141	275.1694
August	277.9080	271.3878	275.2527
September	277.7991	268.2610	274.4708
October	278.7324	270.5018	274.8048
November	275.9181	269.5079	271.6281
December	274.5836	266.9123	269.4525