YEARLY HIGH
1.1294 GYD
YEARLY LOW
1.0307 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0547 GYD

2021 LKR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.1294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.0307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0986 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0930 to the December average rate of 1.0335, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1294 was down 2.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1561, 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 5,647 GYD
2020 Average 5,638 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 5,154 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 493.19 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0990
1.0276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GYD 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 1.0667, compared to 1.0426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0718 GYD (High: 1.1294 / Low: 1.0575). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 GYD (High: 1.0515 / Low: 1.0468).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0718
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.0930) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1512), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0582 (-5.05%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.0930
2020 Avg (January) 1.1512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1294 1.0575 1.0930
February 1.0812 1.0620 1.0751
March 1.0756 1.0487 1.0601
April 1.0896 1.0383 1.0586
May 1.0643 1.0469 1.0597
June 1.0587 1.0483 1.0538
July 1.0515 1.0468 1.0497
August 1.0515 1.0456 1.0481
September 1.0508 1.0383 1.0470
October 1.0486 1.0348 1.0416
November 1.0393 1.0316 1.0356
December 1.0365 1.0307 1.0335