YEARLY HIGH
0.0098 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0091 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0096 LKR

2021 STD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the STD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 18, valuing the pair at 0.0098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0094 to the December average rate of 0.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0098 was up 5.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49 LKR
2020 Average 43 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 46 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.18 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0097
0.0093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0095, compared to 0.0096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 LKR (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0091). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0096).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.0097) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0084), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+14.61%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.0097
2020 Avg (June) 0.0084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0097 0.0091 0.0094
February 0.0097 0.0094 0.0095
March 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
April 0.0097 0.0093 0.0095
May 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
June 0.0098 0.0095 0.0097
July 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
August 0.0097 0.0096 0.0096
September 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
October 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
November 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
December 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095