YEARLY HIGH
19.3602 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.2794 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9038 SDG

2021 LKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 19.3602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.2794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.0808 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2888 to the December average rate of 2.1613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 648.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 19.3602 was up 6270.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3039, 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 96,801 SDG
2020 Average 1,460 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,397 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,404.08 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.4460
0.0927
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LKR to SDG 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 1.6094, compared to 2.1982 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.5888 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 1.6094
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 2.1982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 19.0798 SDG (High: 19.3602 / Low: 0.2804). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 SDG (High: 0.2966 / Low: 0.2794).

February Spread (Volatile) ┬▒19.0798
January Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0585 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 1.2596) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2854), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9743 (+341.40%).

2021 Avg (February) 1.2596
2020 Avg (February) 0.2854

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Month High Low Average
January 0.2966 0.2794 0.2888
February 19.3602 0.2804 1.2596
March 1.9459 1.9102 1.9263
April 1.9892 1.8883 1.9308
May 2.1212 1.9548 2.0582
June 2.2752 2.1238 2.1928
July 2.2754 2.2345 2.2499
August 2.2389 2.2204 2.2332
September 2.2282 2.2008 2.2131
October 2.2113 2.1801 2.1951
November 2.1911 1.1094 2.1365
December 2.1745 2.1509 2.1613