YEARLY HIGH
10.6424 CDF
YEARLY LOW
9.7693 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0389 CDF

2021 LKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 10.6424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 9.7693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8730 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3099 to the December average rate of 9.8810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.6424 was down 0.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.7345, 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 53,212 CDF
2020 Average 49,907 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 48,847 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,365.12 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

ट्रेंड विज़ुअलाइज़ेशन

2021 के दौरान महीने के औसत उतार-चढ़ाव।

10.3528
9.8381
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CDF 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 10.1294, compared to 9.9484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.6614 CDF (High: 10.6424 / Low: 9.9809). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0715 CDF (High: 10.0138 / Low: 9.9423).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6614
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0715

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 0.1309 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 10.3099) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.2958), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0141 (+10.91%).

2021 Avg (January) 10.3099
2020 Avg (January) 9.2958

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Month High Low Average
January 10.6424 9.9809 10.3099
February 10.2606 10.0477 10.1790
March 10.1996 9.9536 10.0735
April 10.3613 9.8355 10.0673
May 10.1608 10.0066 10.1140
June 10.0961 9.9749 10.0328
July 10.0599 9.9530 10.0023
August 10.0138 9.9423 9.9650
September 10.0261 9.8564 9.9691
October 10.0737 9.8521 9.9519
November 9.9753 9.8710 9.9211
December 9.9153 9.7693 9.8810