YEARLY HIGH
4.8344 KPW
YEARLY LOW
4.4247 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5380 KPW

2021 LKR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.8344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 4.4247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4097 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7016 to the December average rate of 4.4453, 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 4.8344 was down 2.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.9748, 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 24,172 KPW
2020 Average 24,272 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 22,123 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,048.57 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.7273
4.4197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KPW 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 4.5897, compared to 4.4862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.2853 KPW (High: 4.8344 / Low: 4.5490). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 KPW (High: 4.5305 / Low: 4.5094).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2853
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

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 0.0760 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 4.7016) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.9604), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2588 (-5.22%).

2021 Avg (January) 4.7016
2020 Avg (January) 4.9604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8344 4.5490 4.7016
February 4.6535 4.5660 4.6257
March 4.6271 4.5122 4.5611
April 4.6874 4.4656 4.5540
May 4.6032 4.5133 4.5609
June 4.5574 4.5174 4.5350
July 4.5305 4.5094 4.5188
August 4.5176 4.4953 4.5105
September 4.5217 4.4661 4.5060
October 4.5129 4.4543 4.4822
November 4.4712 4.4380 4.4543
December 4.4631 4.4247 4.4453