2021 KMF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4957 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0842 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4756 LKR

2021 KMF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KMF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.4957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4115 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4733 to the December average rate of 0.4525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4957 was up 5.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,479 LKR

2020 Average 2,143 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 421 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,057.66 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4901

0.4490

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.4800, compared to 0.4712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4800

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.3831 LKR (High: 0.4673 / Low: 0.0842). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 LKR (High: 0.4798 / Low: 0.4759).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3831

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.4866) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0713 (+17.16%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.4866

2020 Avg (May) 0.4154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4890	0.4620	0.4733
February	0.4855	0.4700	0.4781
March	0.4826	0.4728	0.4768
April	0.4900	0.4685	0.4788
May	0.4957	0.4802	0.4866
June	0.4915	0.4791	0.4861
July	0.4798	0.4759	0.4782
August	0.4820	0.4734	0.4782
September	0.4809	0.4708	0.4763
October	0.4795	0.4686	0.4733
November	0.4753	0.4601	0.4686
December	0.4673	0.0842	0.4525