YEARLY HIGH
0.0587 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0532 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0559 BWP

2021 LKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.0532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0573 to the December average rate of 0.0579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0587 was down 10.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0654, 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 293 BWP
2020 Average 309 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 266 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.30 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0583
0.0536
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LKR to BWP 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 0.0555, compared to 0.0563 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.0555
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.0563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0032 BWP (High: 0.0587 / Low: 0.0555). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BWP (High: 0.0586 / Low: 0.0572).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0032
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0014

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0573) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0591), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-3.02%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0573
2020 Avg (January) 0.0591

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0587 0.0555 0.0573
February 0.0568 0.0551 0.0560
March 0.0572 0.0552 0.0560
April 0.0563 0.0539 0.0551
May 0.0554 0.0533 0.0545
June 0.0549 0.0532 0.0540
July 0.0560 0.0544 0.0552
August 0.0569 0.0548 0.0558
September 0.0568 0.0545 0.0554
October 0.0569 0.0554 0.0560
November 0.0584 0.0563 0.0572
December 0.0586 0.0572 0.0579