YEARLY HIGH
2.9036 XAF
YEARLY LOW
2.6856 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7961 XAF

2021 LKR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.9036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 2.6856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2180 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8164 to the December average rate of 2.8658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.9036 was down 13.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.3470, 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 14,518 XAF
2020 Average 15,513 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 13,428 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,089.79 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.8787
2.7240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XAF 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 2.7760, compared to 2.8163 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0403 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 2.7760
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 2.8163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1786 XAF (High: 2.9036 / Low: 2.7250). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0357 XAF (High: 2.8002 / Low: 2.7646).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.1786
July Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0357

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0379 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.8164) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.2561), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4397 (-13.50%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.8164
2020 Avg (January) 3.2561

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Month High Low Average
January 2.9036 2.7250 2.8164
February 2.8341 2.7461 2.7877
March 2.8192 2.7540 2.7938
April 2.8381 2.7162 2.7747
May 2.7727 2.6856 2.7369
June 2.7815 2.7133 2.7466
July 2.8002 2.7646 2.7847
August 2.8168 2.7692 2.7932
September 2.8371 2.7482 2.7900
October 2.8468 2.7799 2.8170
November 2.8906 2.8002 2.8469
December 2.8889 2.8421 2.8658