YEARLY HIGH
0.3990 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.3449 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3717 RUB

2021 LKR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.3990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.3449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0541 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3891 to the December average rate of 0.3648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3990 was down 8.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4367, 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 1,995 RUB
2020 Average 1,949 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,724 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270.68 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3925
0.3518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to RUB 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 0.3791, compared to 0.3643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0228 RUB (High: 0.3987 / Low: 0.3759). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 RUB (High: 0.3678 / Low: 0.3623).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.3849) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3910), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0061 (-1.56%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.3849
2020 Avg (April) 0.3910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3987 0.3759 0.3891
February 0.3931 0.3749 0.3821
March 0.3852 0.3668 0.3777
April 0.3990 0.3763 0.3849
May 0.3813 0.3686 0.3747
June 0.3724 0.3617 0.3657
July 0.3760 0.3667 0.3712
August 0.3728 0.3658 0.3686
September 0.3678 0.3623 0.3649
October 0.3644 0.3449 0.3552
November 0.3732 0.3511 0.3612
December 0.3686 0.3613 0.3648