2021 GMD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 GMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the GMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 3.9510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.5971.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3540 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7064 to the December average rate of 3.8544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.9510 was up 4.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.7976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
GMD 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 3.8227, compared to 3.8794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0567 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.2446 LKR (High: 3.8416 / Low: 3.5971). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 LKR (High: 3.9142 / Low: 3.8947).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 3.8648) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.7582), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1066 (+2.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8416 | 3.5971 | 3.7064 |
| February | 3.8281 | 3.7518 | 3.7838 |
| March | 3.8919 | 3.7805 | 3.8467 |
| April | 3.9510 | 3.7611 | 3.8648 |
| May | 3.8947 | 3.8187 | 3.8540 |
| June | 3.8988 | 3.8609 | 3.8804 |
| July | 3.9046 | 3.8837 | 3.8942 |
| August | 3.9142 | 3.8947 | 3.9012 |
| September | 3.9374 | 3.8326 | 3.8839 |
| October | 3.8856 | 3.8548 | 3.8741 |
| November | 3.8851 | 3.8530 | 3.8687 |
| December | 3.8744 | 3.8209 | 3.8544 |