YEARLY HIGH
2.3988 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.2383 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3452 LKR

2021 KGS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 2.3988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.2383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1605 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2905 to the December average rate of 2.3878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.3988 was down 8.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.6231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,994 LKR
2020 Average 12,076 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 11,191 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 802.43 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.3975
2.2808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.3233, compared to 2.3672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1192 LKR (High: 2.3575 / Low: 2.2383). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 LKR (High: 2.3626 / Low: 2.3534).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1192
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.3878) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.2420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1458 (+6.50%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.3878
2020 Avg (December) 2.2420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3575 2.2383 2.2905
February 2.3500 2.2885 2.3088
March 2.3524 2.2989 2.3282
April 2.3769 2.2643 2.3312
May 2.3688 2.3060 2.3348
June 2.3564 2.3329 2.3461
July 2.3637 2.3439 2.3519
August 2.3626 2.3534 2.3564
September 2.3778 2.3492 2.3562
October 2.3828 2.3517 2.3679
November 2.3920 2.3737 2.3830
December 2.3988 2.3783 2.3878