YEARLY HIGH
4.3089 CLP
YEARLY LOW
3.4763 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8295 CLP

2021 LKR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 4.3089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 3.4763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8326 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7794 to the December average rate of 4.1968, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.3089 was down 7.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.6751, 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 21,545 CLP
2020 Average 21,358 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 17,382 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,163.02 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.2578
3.5256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CLP 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 3.6735, compared to 3.9855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.2380 CLP (High: 4.1616 / Low: 3.9236). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1346 CLP (High: 4.1245 / Low: 3.9899).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2380
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1346

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0922 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 4.1968) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.9032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2936 (+7.52%).

2021 Avg (December) 4.1968
2020 Avg (December) 3.9032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8569 3.6614 3.7794
February 3.8190 3.6127 3.7130
March 3.7513 3.6080 3.6788
April 3.6800 3.4763 3.5866
May 3.7040 3.5305 3.6089
June 3.7664 3.6262 3.6742
July 3.8587 3.6949 3.7778
August 3.9594 3.7930 3.9145
September 4.0617 3.8267 3.9324
October 4.1245 3.9899 4.0578
November 4.1616 3.9236 4.0339
December 4.3089 4.1335 4.1968