YEARLY HIGH
155.7470 LKR
YEARLY LOW
141.3408 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
149.0126 LKR

2021 AUD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 155.7470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 141.3408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4061 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.7534 to the December average rate of 144.8414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 155.7470 was up 7.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 144.4789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 778,735 LKR
2020 Average 640,226 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 706,704 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,030.75 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

153.9481
144.0135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 151.2548, compared to 146.7703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.2548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.7703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 9.3839 LKR (High: 152.6057 / Low: 143.2218). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6288 LKR (High: 154.5439 / Low: 151.9151).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.3839
May Spread (Stable) ±2.6288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.6589 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 152.1308) against the same month in 2020 (average: 120.7847), the exchange rate shifted by +31.3461 (+25.95%).

2021 Avg (April) 152.1308
2020 Avg (April) 120.7847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.6057 143.2218 147.7534
February 154.6976 147.0020 150.9372
March 155.3272 150.2928 152.0361
April 155.7470 148.8934 152.1308
May 154.5439 151.9151 153.1202
June 153.7482 148.6495 151.5513
July 150.0532 145.7559 147.8924
August 147.7142 142.0404 145.6720
September 149.1917 143.4002 146.2046
October 152.1188 145.0486 148.6509
November 151.8906 144.2523 147.3608
December 147.4123 141.3408 144.8414