2021 ILS to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 ILS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the ILS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 65.7782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 57.9414.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8368 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.2502 to the December average rate of 64.6219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 65.7782 was up 11.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 59.1602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
ILS to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 59.9971, compared to 62.8273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8302 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 3.5393 LKR (High: 61.4806 / Low: 57.9414). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7855 LKR (High: 61.4154 / Low: 60.6298).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1127 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 64.7333) against the same month in 2020 (average: 55.0458), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6875 (+17.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61.4806 | 57.9414 | 59.2502 |
| February | 60.5784 | 58.6527 | 59.4286 |
| March | 60.3037 | 58.7757 | 59.4971 |
| April | 61.4218 | 58.7653 | 60.2645 |
| May | 61.4829 | 59.7796 | 60.5484 |
| June | 61.4154 | 60.6298 | 60.9939 |
| July | 61.8206 | 60.2034 | 60.8811 |
| August | 62.2107 | 61.3905 | 61.8835 |
| September | 62.8814 | 61.9128 | 62.3107 |
| October | 63.9883 | 61.5805 | 62.5331 |
| November | 65.7782 | 63.5755 | 64.7333 |
| December | 65.5185 | 63.8435 | 64.6219 |