YEARLY HIGH
26.0694 LKR
YEARLY LOW
24.0115 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.5228 LKR

2021 HKD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HKD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 26.0694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 24.0115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0580 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.6973 to the December average rate of 25.9596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 26.0694 was up 4.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 24.9694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 651,735 LKR
2020 Average 597,693 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 600,286 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,449.07 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

26.0859
24.5711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 25.2713, compared to 25.7743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.2713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.7743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.5107 LKR (High: 25.5222 / Low: 24.0115). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1363 LKR (High: 25.6993 / Low: 25.5629).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5107
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1363

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0301 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 25.9596) against the same month in 2020 (average: 24.1441), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8155 (+7.52%).

2021 Avg (December) 25.9596
2020 Avg (December) 24.1441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.5222 24.0115 24.6973
February 25.4247 24.9467 25.0952
March 25.6544 25.0791 25.4125
April 25.9464 24.7335 25.4420
May 25.6885 25.1763 25.4118
June 25.6630 25.4506 25.5687
July 25.6993 25.5629 25.6339
August 25.7329 25.5707 25.6349
September 25.9199 25.6110 25.6720
October 25.9816 25.6122 25.8100
November 26.0302 25.8352 25.9353
December 26.0694 25.8566 25.9596