YEARLY HIGH
0.0054 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0049 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0050 USD

2021 LKR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0052 to the December average rate of 0.0049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0054 was down 2.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0055, 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 27 USD
2020 Average 27 USD
Yearly Trough Low 25 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.28 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0053
0.0049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to USD 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 0.0051, compared to 0.0050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.0054 / Low: 0.0051). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0050).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0052) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0055), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-5.22%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0052
2020 Avg (January) 0.0055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0054 0.0051 0.0052
February 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
March 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
April 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
May 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
June 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
July 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
August 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
September 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
October 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
November 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
December 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049