YEARLY HIGH
139.9442 LKR
YEARLY LOW
42.3418 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.0083 LKR

2021 LYD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 139.9442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 42.3418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.6024 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.5100 to the December average rate of 43.9946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 139.9442 was down 1.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 142.0278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 699,721 LKR
2020 Average 668,515 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 211,709 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 488,011.76 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

56.6977
42.4448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 45.9065, compared to 44.1101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7964 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.9065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.1101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 97.6024 LKR (High: 139.9442 / Low: 42.3418). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2321 LKR (High: 44.2266 / Low: 43.9944).

January Spread (Volatile) ±97.6024
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 11.8774 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.8774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 55.5100) against the same month in 2020 (average: 129.6257), the exchange rate shifted by -74.1157 (-57.18%).

2021 Avg (January) 55.5100
2020 Avg (January) 129.6257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 139.9442 42.3418 55.5100
February 44.2011 43.1870 43.6326
March 44.2124 43.5458 43.8997
April 44.6492 42.8162 43.8718
May 44.8196 43.7705 44.1809
June 44.6038 44.0891 44.3439
July 44.2266 43.9944 44.1360
August 44.2938 43.9394 44.1282
September 44.7054 43.9497 44.1836
October 44.4787 43.8006 44.1102
November 44.3334 43.8778 44.1077
December 44.1150 43.8174 43.9946