YEARLY HIGH
0.9610 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.8758 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8976 DJF

2021 LKR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.9610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.8758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0852 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9308 to the December average rate of 0.8794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9610 was down 2.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,805 DJF
2020 Average 4,801 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 4,379 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 425.89 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9359
0.8743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to DJF 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 0.9079, compared to 0.8873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0608 DJF (High: 0.9610 / Low: 0.9002). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 DJF (High: 0.8949 / Low: 0.8913).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0608
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.9308) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9812), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0504 (-5.14%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.9308
2020 Avg (January) 0.9812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9610 0.9002 0.9308
February 0.9201 0.9036 0.9151
March 0.9153 0.8924 0.9021
April 0.9272 0.8834 0.9005
May 0.9062 0.8925 0.9021
June 0.9014 0.8935 0.8971
July 0.8949 0.8913 0.8934
August 0.8956 0.8912 0.8923
September 0.8942 0.8835 0.8913
October 0.8916 0.8811 0.8865
November 0.8843 0.8780 0.8811
December 0.8874 0.8758 0.8794