YEARLY HIGH
0.0851 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0774 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0791 EGP

2021 LKR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0821 to the December average rate of 0.0776, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0851 was down 4.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0887, 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 425 EGP
2020 Average 426 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 387 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.66 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0825
0.0772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to EGP 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 0.0800, compared to 0.0783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0056 EGP (High: 0.0851 / Low: 0.0795). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0788 / Low: 0.0785).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0821) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0876), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0055 (-6.31%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0821
2020 Avg (January) 0.0876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0851 0.0795 0.0821
February 0.0812 0.0794 0.0805
March 0.0809 0.0788 0.0796
April 0.0817 0.0778 0.0794
May 0.0801 0.0786 0.0794
June 0.0794 0.0786 0.0789
July 0.0789 0.0785 0.0788
August 0.0788 0.0785 0.0787
September 0.0789 0.0780 0.0786
October 0.0787 0.0778 0.0783
November 0.0781 0.0775 0.0778
December 0.0780 0.0774 0.0776