2021 LKR to KMF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.8757 KMF

YEARLY LOW

2.0172 KMF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1249 KMF

2021 LKR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 11.8757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 2.0172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8585 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1133 to the December average rate of 2.4655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.8757 was down 89.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 109.6751, 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 59,379 KMF

2020 Average 13,122 KMF

Yearly Trough Low 10,086 KMF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,292.65 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.5065

2.0140

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KMF 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 2.0839, compared to 2.1658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0839

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 9.7357 KMF (High: 11.8757 / Low: 2.1400). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 KMF (High: 2.1011 / Low: 2.0844).

December Spread (Volatile) ±9.7357

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0339 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.4655) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.6297), the exchange rate shifted by -3.1642 (-56.21%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.4655

2020 Avg (December) 5.6297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1647	2.0450	2.1133
February	2.1277	2.0598	2.0916
March	2.1150	2.0719	2.0974
April	2.1343	2.0409	2.0890
May	2.0825	2.0172	2.0550
June	2.0873	2.0347	2.0574
July	2.1011	2.0844	2.0912
August	2.1125	2.0747	2.0914
September	2.1238	2.0792	2.0995
October	2.1342	2.0856	2.1130
November	2.1736	2.1038	2.1341
December	11.8757	2.1400	2.4655