YEARLY HIGH
0.7003 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.6159 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6548 LKR

2021 HUF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HUF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.7003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.6159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0844 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6485 to the December average rate of 0.6231, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7003 was up 8.48% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 700,280 LKR
2020 Average 602,859 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 615,922 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,358.84 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6885
0.6172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.6605, compared to 0.6491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0463 LKR (High: 0.6732 / Low: 0.6270). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 LKR (High: 0.6526 / Low: 0.6400).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0463
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0230 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.6780) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5830), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0950 (+16.29%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.6780
2020 Avg (May) 0.5830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6732 0.6270 0.6485
February 0.6693 0.6478 0.6564
March 0.6497 0.6327 0.6418
April 0.6735 0.6378 0.6555
May 0.7003 0.6569 0.6780
June 0.6992 0.6627 0.6825
July 0.6717 0.6508 0.6595
August 0.6769 0.6606 0.6675
September 0.6851 0.6431 0.6674
October 0.6526 0.6400 0.6455
November 0.6523 0.6159 0.6318
December 0.6311 0.6172 0.6231