2021 LKR to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.4594 SYP

YEARLY LOW

2.5797 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1968 SYP

2021 LKR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 12.4594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 2.5797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8797 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6792 to the December average rate of 12.4098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 363.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.4594 was up 337.65% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.8469, 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 62,297 SYP

2020 Average 13,842 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 12,899 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,398.46 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

13.3872

1.6581

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SYP 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 4.6792, compared to 7.7144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6792

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 6.2330 SYP (High: 12.4444 / Low: 6.2114). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0300 SYP (High: 6.3301 / Low: 6.3001).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.2330

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0437 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 12.4098) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.7403), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6695 (+352.86%).

2021 Avg (December) 12.4098

2020 Avg (December) 2.7403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7578	2.5920	2.6792
February	2.6516	2.6017	2.6355
March	6.3359	2.5797	3.6854
April	6.5494	6.2403	6.3636
May	6.4304	6.3080	6.3733
June	6.3684	6.3137	6.3379
July	6.3301	6.3001	6.3143
August	6.3138	6.2817	6.3027
September	6.3180	6.2410	6.2961
October	6.3051	6.2221	6.2616
November	12.4444	6.2114	8.7021
December	12.4594	12.3522	12.4098