2021 KRW to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1805 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1671 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1734 LKR

2021 KRW to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 0.1805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.1671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1741 to the December average rate of 0.1709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1805 was up 4.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 902,650 LKR

2020 Average 787,083 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 835,260 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,390.38 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1774

0.1692

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KRW 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 0.1755, compared to 0.1712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1755

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0088 LKR (High: 0.1791 / Low: 0.1703). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 LKR (High: 0.1731 / Low: 0.1700).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.1767) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1568), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0199 (+12.71%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.1767

2020 Avg (April) 0.1568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1791	0.1703	0.1741
February	0.1781	0.1727	0.1750
March	0.1771	0.1720	0.1746
April	0.1805	0.1719	0.1767
May	0.1785	0.1734	0.1759
June	0.1784	0.1745	0.1767
July	0.1761	0.1724	0.1740
August	0.1747	0.1694	0.1719
September	0.1734	0.1680	0.1703
October	0.1729	0.1671	0.1699
November	0.1715	0.1677	0.1703
December	0.1731	0.1700	0.1709