2021 LKR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.8669 SLL

YEARLY LOW

50.6854 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

52.5425 SLL

2021 LKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 55.8669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 50.6854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1815 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.2075 to the December average rate of 55.4713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 55.8669 was down 0.21% compared to the 2020 peak of 55.9853, 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 279,335 SLL

2020 Average 248,913 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 253,427 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,907.56 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

55.8714

51.0701

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SLL 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 52.1379, compared to 52.9472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.1379

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.9472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 3.0460 SLL (High: 54.5445 / Low: 51.4985). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2642 SLL (High: 51.6196 / Low: 51.3554).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.0460

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2642

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.7474 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 55.4713) against the same month in 2020 (average: 54.1139), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3574 (+2.51%).

2021 Avg (December) 55.4713

2020 Avg (December) 54.1139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.5445	51.4985	53.2075
February	52.7966	51.8340	52.4601
March	52.4258	51.2488	51.7619
April	53.1562	50.6854	51.7138
May	52.2912	51.3388	51.8596
June	52.3144	51.4691	51.8242
July	51.6196	51.3554	51.4932
August	51.7595	51.2111	51.4702
September	52.9288	51.1982	52.1057
October	53.4368	52.3829	52.9445
November	54.9057	53.4335	54.1985
December	55.8669	54.8227	55.4713