YEARLY HIGH
3.5886 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.1863 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4772 LKR

2021 DOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 3.5886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.1863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4024 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2907 to the December average rate of 3.5579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.5886 was up 0.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.5873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,943 LKR
2020 Average 16,428 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 15,931 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,011.82 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.6020
3.2624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 3.4193, compared to 3.5351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.2191 LKR (High: 3.4053 / Low: 3.1863). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 LKR (High: 3.5006 / Low: 3.4855).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2191
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 3.5624) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.1559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4064 (+12.88%).

2021 Avg (October) 3.5624
2020 Avg (October) 3.1559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4053 3.1863 3.2907
February 3.3984 3.3340 3.3575
March 3.5053 3.3584 3.4423
April 3.5438 3.3768 3.4768
May 3.5035 3.4553 3.4676
June 3.4977 3.4649 3.4810
July 3.5006 3.4855 3.4933
August 3.5047 3.4820 3.4975
September 3.5454 3.5027 3.5258
October 3.5886 3.5378 3.5624
November 3.5882 3.5600 3.5737
December 3.5780 3.5341 3.5579