2021 LKR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0202 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0185 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0189 SAR

2021 LKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0196 to the December average rate of 0.0185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0202 was down 2.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0207, 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 101 SAR

2020 Average 101 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 92 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.48 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0197

0.0184

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SAR 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 0.0191, compared to 0.0187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0191

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 SAR (High: 0.0202 / Low: 0.0190). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0189 / Low: 0.0188).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0196) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0207), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-5.22%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0196

2020 Avg (January) 0.0207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0202	0.0190	0.0196
February	0.0194	0.0190	0.0193
March	0.0193	0.0188	0.0190
April	0.0195	0.0186	0.0190
May	0.0192	0.0188	0.0190
June	0.0190	0.0188	0.0189
July	0.0189	0.0188	0.0188
August	0.0188	0.0187	0.0188
September	0.0188	0.0186	0.0188
October	0.0188	0.0186	0.0187
November	0.0186	0.0185	0.0186
December	0.0186	0.0185	0.0185