2021 LSL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.6432 LKR

YEARLY LOW

12.2199 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.4422 LKR

2021 LSL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 14.6432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 12.2199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4232 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6986 to the December average rate of 12.7587, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.6432 was up 12.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.0535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 73,216 LKR

2020 Average 56,648 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 61,100 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,116.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.5017

12.5347

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to LKR 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 13.5143, compared to 13.3701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5143

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.0379 LKR (High: 13.5110 / Low: 12.4731). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5581 LKR (High: 14.0118 / Low: 13.4537).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0379

April Spread (Stable) ±0.5581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 14.3378) against the same month in 2020 (average: 10.8485), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4893 (+32.16%).

2021 Avg (June) 14.3378

2020 Avg (June) 10.8485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.2024	12.2199	12.6986
February	13.4754	12.8405	13.1736
March	13.4881	12.6435	13.1634
April	14.0118	13.4537	13.6813
May	14.4070	13.6136	14.0313
June	14.6432	13.8992	14.3378
July	13.9870	13.3794	13.7350
August	13.8156	13.0189	13.4782
September	14.1729	13.1677	13.7082
October	13.8713	13.1890	13.5012
November	13.5110	12.4731	13.0392
December	13.0735	12.4615	12.7587