2021 LKR to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.3379 PYG

YEARLY LOW

30.9879 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.1696 PYG

2021 LKR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 37.3379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 30.9879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3500 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.0716 to the December average rate of 33.6780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 37.3379 was down 2.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 38.2127, 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 186,689 PYG

2020 Average 182,535 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 154,940 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,749.75 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

36.4432

31.9836

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PYG 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 34.0683, compared to 34.2709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.0683

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.2709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 2.6655 PYG (High: 33.6534 / Low: 30.9879). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2454 PYG (High: 34.8640 / Low: 34.6186).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.6655

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2454

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4391 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 36.0716) against the same month in 2020 (average: 35.8700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2016 (+0.56%).

2021 Avg (January) 36.0716

2020 Avg (January) 35.8700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.3379	34.9900	36.0716
February	35.7684	33.5996	34.6324
March	34.1032	32.3056	33.3426
April	33.6534	30.9879	32.3552
May	34.5377	33.0429	33.9945
June	34.2658	33.6575	34.0133
July	34.8017	33.8416	34.3268
August	34.8640	34.6186	34.7143
September	34.8101	34.3005	34.5436
October	34.6341	34.1574	34.3995
November	34.1970	33.6642	33.9630
December	33.9125	33.4737	33.6780