YEARLY HIGH
48.9350 LKR
YEARLY LOW
45.9614 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.8783 LKR

2021 MYR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 48.9350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 45.9614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9736 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.4100 to the December average rate of 48.0687, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 48.9350 was up 4.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 46.8208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 978,700 LKR
2020 Average 883,060 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 919,229 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,471.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

48.4406
47.1835
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MYR 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 47.8764, compared to 47.8803 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 47.8764
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 47.8803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 2.9736 LKR (High: 48.9350 / Low: 45.9614). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4153 LKR (High: 48.2383 / Low: 47.8231).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒2.9736
June Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.4153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 47.4100) against the same month in 2020 (average: 44.4905), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9195 (+6.56%).

2021 Avg (January) 47.4100
2020 Avg (January) 44.4905

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Month High Low Average
January 48.9350 45.9614 47.4100
February 48.7411 47.5386 48.0717
March 48.3123 47.5718 48.0029
April 48.8079 46.5918 47.9370
May 48.4644 47.5055 47.8269
June 48.2383 47.8231 48.0097
July 48.0076 47.0017 47.4080
August 48.0490 47.0081 47.2883
September 48.4943 47.5909 47.9491
October 48.7933 47.6589 48.2316
November 48.6984 47.7745 48.3359
December 48.6175 47.7158 48.0687