YEARLY HIGH
2.5972 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.7129 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3950 LKR

2021 AFN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 2.5972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 1.7129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8843 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4765 to the December average rate of 1.9913, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.5972 was up 1.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.5524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,986 LKR
2020 Average 12,066 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 8,564 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,421.59 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.6031
1.9357
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AFN 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: JanтАУJun) was 2.5238, compared to 2.2662 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.2576 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 2.5238
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 2.2662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.3964 LKR (High: 2.1092 / Low: 1.7129). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0344 LKR (High: 2.5378 / Low: 2.5034).

December Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.3964
June Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1881 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 2.5438) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.5163), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0275 (+1.09%).

2021 Avg (April) 2.5438
2020 Avg (April) 2.5163

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Month High Low Average
January 2.5638 2.3999 2.4765
February 2.5532 2.4817 2.5164
March 2.5820 2.5130 2.5475
April 2.5972 2.4759 2.5438
May 2.5548 2.5061 2.5365
June 2.5378 2.5034 2.5220
July 2.5123 2.4297 2.4901
August 2.5001 2.3122 2.4029
September 2.3589 2.2458 2.3044
October 2.2606 2.2045 2.2289
November 2.2371 2.1074 2.1795
December 2.1092 1.7129 1.9913