2021 MAD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.6732 LKR

YEARLY LOW

20.8541 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.0679 LKR

2021 MAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 22.6732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 20.8541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8190 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5005 to the December average rate of 21.8747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 22.6732 was up 7.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 21.1749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113,366 LKR

2020 Average 97,754 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 104,271 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,095.16 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

22.4730

21.4120

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 21.9852, compared to 22.1506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9852

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.1506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.2927 LKR (High: 22.1468 / Low: 20.8541). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1878 LKR (High: 22.3738 / Low: 22.1860).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2927

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1878

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1826 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 22.2878) against the same month in 2020 (average: 19.0338), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2540 (+17.10%).

2021 Avg (May) 22.2878

2020 Avg (May) 19.0338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.1468	20.8541	21.5005
February	22.0682	21.4753	21.7537
March	22.1162	21.7062	21.9101
April	22.5446	21.5010	22.0742
May	22.6732	22.0188	22.2878
June	22.4959	22.2412	22.3846
July	22.3738	22.1860	22.2768
August	22.4258	22.1533	22.2458
September	22.5871	22.0358	22.2731
October	22.3794	21.9904	22.1760
November	22.2689	21.8600	22.0573
December	22.0549	21.6615	21.8747