2021 LKR to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3929 INR

YEARLY LOW

0.3641 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3727 INR

2021 LKR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.3929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.3641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0287 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3819 to the December average rate of 0.3725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3929 was down 4.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4124, 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 1,964 INR

2020 Average 1,999 INR

Yearly Trough Low 1,821 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.74 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3833

0.3671

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LKR to INR 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 0.3740, compared to 0.3714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3740

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0255 INR (High: 0.3929 / Low: 0.3673). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 INR (High: 0.3706 / Low: 0.3669).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.3769) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3977), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0209 (-5.25%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.3769

2020 Avg (April) 0.3977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3926	0.3690	0.3819
February	0.3790	0.3689	0.3743
March	0.3769	0.3641	0.3689
April	0.3929	0.3673	0.3769
May	0.3753	0.3648	0.3709
June	0.3750	0.3677	0.3710
July	0.3775	0.3721	0.3742
August	0.3733	0.3662	0.3714
September	0.3720	0.3642	0.3685
October	0.3770	0.3703	0.3731
November	0.3706	0.3669	0.3686
December	0.3774	0.3668	0.3725