2021 MYR to LKR Historical Review

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

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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: Jan–Jun) was 47.8764, compared to 47.8803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.8764

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 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

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

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