YEARLY HIGH
54.6021 GNF
YEARLY LOW
45.9431 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.6440 GNF

2021 LKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 54.6021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 45.9431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6590 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.3132 to the December average rate of 46.4953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 54.6021 was up 1.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 54.0020, 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 273,010 GNF
2020 Average 259,462 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 229,716 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,294.78 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

53.9950
45.8135
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LKR to GNF 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 51.0874, compared to 48.2006 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 2.8868 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 51.0874
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 48.2006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 2.9308 GNF (High: 54.6021 / Low: 51.6713). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3101 GNF (High: 49.1914 / Low: 48.8812).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒2.9308
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.3101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2478 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 53.3132) against the same month in 2020 (average: 52.2754), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0378 (+1.99%).

2021 Avg (January) 53.3132
2020 Avg (January) 52.2754

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Month High Low Average
January 54.6021 51.6713 53.3132
February 52.9951 51.4029 52.2781
March 52.0410 50.3365 51.0303
April 51.8112 49.6232 50.4398
May 50.3637 49.3732 49.9916
June 49.6814 49.2983 49.4716
July 49.4333 48.9314 49.2396
August 49.1914 48.8812 49.0106
September 49.1654 48.5780 48.9503
October 48.9219 47.6784 48.3538
November 47.6531 46.4160 47.1542
December 47.2603 45.9431 46.4953