YEARLY HIGH
0.0819 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0682 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0746 NAD

2021 LKR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.0682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0788 to the December average rate of 0.0786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0819 was down 17.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0997, 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 410 NAD
2020 Average 444 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 341 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.75 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0797
0.0688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NAD 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 0.0741, compared to 0.0750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0091 NAD (High: 0.0803 / Low: 0.0712). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 NAD (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0714).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0788) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0791), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.43%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0788
2020 Avg (January) 0.0791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0819 0.0753 0.0788
February 0.0779 0.0745 0.0757
March 0.0793 0.0740 0.0759
April 0.0742 0.0714 0.0732
May 0.0735 0.0693 0.0712
June 0.0720 0.0682 0.0697
July 0.0747 0.0717 0.0730
August 0.0768 0.0718 0.0737
September 0.0757 0.0716 0.0742
October 0.0758 0.0720 0.0741
November 0.0803 0.0712 0.0766
December 0.0802 0.0764 0.0786