YEARLY HIGH
0.0071 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0064 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0067 AUD

2021 LKR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.0071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0068 to the December average rate of 0.0069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0071 was down 24.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0093, 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 35 AUD
2020 Average 39 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 32 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.27 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0069
0.0065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AUD 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 0.0066, compared to 0.0068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 AUD (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0066). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AUD (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0065).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0069) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0071), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-2.58%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0069
2020 Avg (December) 0.0071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0070 0.0066 0.0068
February 0.0068 0.0065 0.0066
March 0.0067 0.0064 0.0066
April 0.0067 0.0064 0.0066
May 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
June 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
July 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
August 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
September 0.0070 0.0067 0.0068
October 0.0069 0.0066 0.0067
November 0.0069 0.0066 0.0068
December 0.0071 0.0068 0.0069