YEARLY HIGH
203.1518 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.5215 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4475 LKR

2021 MRO to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MRO to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 203.1518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.5215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 202.6303 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5364 to the December average rate of 59.2684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10949.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 203.1518 was up 37368.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,015,759 LKR
2020 Average 2,597 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,607 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,013,151.48 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

65.1416
-5.3368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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: Jan–Jun) was 0.5494, compared to 10.3455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.7961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 202.5869 LKR (High: 203.1518 / Low: 0.5649). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 LKR (High: 0.5591 / Low: 0.5565).

December Spread (Volatile) ±202.5869
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 59.2684) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5243), the exchange rate shifted by +58.7441 (+11204.51%).

2021 Avg (December) 59.2684
2020 Avg (December) 0.5243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5542 0.5215 0.5364
February 0.5521 0.5417 0.5450
March 0.5587 0.5448 0.5527
April 0.5645 0.5378 0.5537
May 0.5586 0.5477 0.5527
June 0.5581 0.5532 0.5559
July 0.5591 0.5565 0.5579
August 0.5608 0.5580 0.5589
September 0.5645 0.5575 0.5595
October 0.5660 0.5586 0.5625
November 0.5680 0.5638 0.5660
December 203.1518 0.5649 59.2684