YEARLY HIGH
1.4324 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.1129 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1993 LKR

2021 LRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.4324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 1.1129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3196 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1379 to the December average rate of 1.4200, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.4324 was up 20.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,162 LKR
2020 Average 4,863 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 5,564 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,597.77 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4492
1.0982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.1423, compared to 1.2563 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.1141 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 1.1423
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1.2563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.1658 LKR (High: 1.3337 / Low: 1.1679). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 LKR (High: 1.1634 / Low: 1.1580).

October Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.1658
July Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.4200) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2593 (+22.34%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.4200
2020 Avg (December) 1.1607

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Month High Low Average
January 1.1604 1.1174 1.1379
February 1.1430 1.1161 1.1275
March 1.1523 1.1208 1.1369
April 1.1675 1.1129 1.1451
May 1.1617 1.1367 1.1486
June 1.1627 1.1521 1.1578
July 1.1634 1.1580 1.1608
August 1.1666 1.1599 1.1622
September 1.1726 1.1582 1.1647
October 1.3337 1.1679 1.2349
November 1.4280 1.3452 1.3955
December 1.4324 1.3983 1.4200