YEARLY HIGH
0.0180 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0152 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0162 GEL

2021 LKR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.0180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0173 to the December average rate of 0.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0180 was down 2.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0185, 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 90 GEL
2020 Average 84 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 76 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.17 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0176
0.0151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GEL 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 0.0169, compared to 0.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0011 GEL (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0164). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GEL (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0154).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0174) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+4.66%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0174
2020 Avg (April) 0.0166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0176 0.0167 0.0173
February 0.0172 0.0168 0.0170
March 0.0171 0.0167 0.0169
April 0.0180 0.0169 0.0174
May 0.0175 0.0164 0.0171
June 0.0165 0.0157 0.0159
July 0.0159 0.0154 0.0157
August 0.0156 0.0154 0.0155
September 0.0156 0.0154 0.0156
October 0.0158 0.0155 0.0156
November 0.0157 0.0153 0.0155
December 0.0155 0.0152 0.0153