YEARLY HIGH
287.0526 LKR
YEARLY LOW
262.5766 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
279.8136 LKR

2021 JOD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JOD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 287.0526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 262.5766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.4760 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 270.0858 to the December average rate of 285.5618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 287.0526 was up 5.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 273.0100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,435,263 LKR
2020 Average 1,307,740 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,312,883 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,379.89 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

287.1094
268.5382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 276.6522, compared to 282.9750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 276.6522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 282.9750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 16.4702 LKR (High: 279.0469 / Low: 262.5766). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3130 LKR (High: 281.5010 / Low: 280.1880).

January Spread (Volatile) ±16.4702
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3130

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 0.4904 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 285.5618) against the same month in 2020 (average: 264.0189), the exchange rate shifted by +21.5429 (+8.16%).

2021 Avg (December) 285.5618
2020 Avg (December) 264.0189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 279.0469 262.5766 270.0858
February 278.0097 272.7830 274.4719
March 281.3223 274.3415 278.3223
April 284.2604 270.8108 278.8057
May 281.2560 275.7625 278.3153
June 280.9991 278.5373 279.9119
July 281.5010 280.1880 280.9249
August 282.3845 280.9878 281.4324
September 284.2283 280.9316 281.7343
October 284.9829 281.2814 283.2121
November 286.0256 283.9052 284.9846
December 287.0526 284.4209 285.5618