YEARLY HIGH
0.0039 GIP
YEARLY LOW
0.0035 GIP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0037 GIP

2021 LKR to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.0035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0038 to the December average rate of 0.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0039 was down 15.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0047, 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 20 GIP
2020 Average 21 GIP
Yearly Trough Low 18 GIP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.98 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0039
0.0036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GIP 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 0.0037, compared to 0.0037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 GIP (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0037). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GIP (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0036).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0038) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0042), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-9.15%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0038
2020 Avg (January) 0.0042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
February 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
March 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
April 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
May 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
June 0.0036 0.0036 0.0036
July 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
August 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
September 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
October 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
November 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
December 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037