YEARLY HIGH
75.2643 LKR
YEARLY LOW
68.8856 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.4061 LKR

2021 XCD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 75.2643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 68.8856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3787 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.8528 to the December average rate of 74.9153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 75.2643 was up 5.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 71.6227, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 376,321 LKR
2020 Average 343,076 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 344,428 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,893.30 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

75.3216
70.4465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 72.5766, compared to 74.2356 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 1.6590 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 72.5766
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 74.2356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 4.3209 LKR (High: 73.2065 / Low: 68.8856). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3445 LKR (High: 73.8503 / Low: 73.5059).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒4.3209
July Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.3445

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1294 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 74.9153) against the same month in 2020 (average: 69.2574), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6579 (+8.17%).

2021 Avg (December) 74.9153
2020 Avg (December) 69.2574

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Month High Low Average
January 73.2065 68.8856 70.8528
February 72.9344 71.5632 71.9954
March 73.8034 71.9721 73.0164
April 74.5742 71.0458 73.1459
May 73.7860 72.3449 73.0166
June 73.7187 73.0728 73.4328
July 73.8503 73.5059 73.6962
August 74.0821 73.7157 73.8323
September 74.5658 73.6490 73.9063
October 74.7638 73.7927 74.2992
November 75.0373 74.4811 74.7642
December 75.2643 74.6164 74.9153