YEARLY HIGH
2.8088 AMD
YEARLY LOW
2.3507 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5488 AMD

2021 LKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.8088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 2.3507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4581 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7273 to the December average rate of 2.4310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.8088 was down 0.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.8233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,044 AMD
2020 Average 13,027 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 11,754 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,290.59 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.7635
2.3293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AMD 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 2.6645, compared to 2.4331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1775 AMD (High: 2.8088 / Low: 2.6313). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0444 AMD (High: 2.4793 / Low: 2.4349).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1775
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0444

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1252 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.7273) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.6394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0879 (+3.33%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.7273
2020 Avg (January) 2.6394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8088 2.6313 2.7273
February 2.7062 2.6537 2.6854
March 2.6989 2.6351 2.6659
April 2.7181 2.5838 2.6609
May 2.6584 2.6094 2.6422
June 2.6360 2.5525 2.6053
July 2.5326 2.4349 2.4802
August 2.4793 2.4349 2.4645
September 2.4790 2.4299 2.4638
October 2.4564 2.3555 2.3939
November 2.4001 2.3507 2.3655
December 2.4554 2.3666 2.4310