YEARLY HIGH
0.2302 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.2113 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2196 UYU

2021 LKR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.2302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.2113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2210 to the December average rate of 0.2189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2302 was down 6.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2465, 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 1,151 UYU
2020 Average 1,132 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 1,057 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.49 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2252
0.2126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to UYU 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 0.2218, compared to 0.2174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0145 UYU (High: 0.2276 / Low: 0.2131). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 UYU (High: 0.2203 / Low: 0.2174).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.2233) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2267), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-1.50%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.2233
2020 Avg (April) 0.2267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2276 0.2131 0.2210
February 0.2225 0.2162 0.2195
March 0.2273 0.2207 0.2242
April 0.2302 0.2186 0.2233
May 0.2244 0.2206 0.2230
June 0.2218 0.2180 0.2198
July 0.2215 0.2183 0.2201
August 0.2199 0.2130 0.2171
September 0.2148 0.2113 0.2136
October 0.2185 0.2148 0.2168
November 0.2193 0.2161 0.2179
December 0.2203 0.2174 0.2189