YEARLY HIGH
24.2401 LKR
YEARLY LOW
21.5645 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.0811 LKR

2021 NOK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NOK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 24.2401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 21.5645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6755 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.4700 to the December average rate of 22.5683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 24.2401 was up 10.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 22.0259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 121,200 LKR
2020 Average 98,758 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 107,823 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,377.63 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

23.8822
22.3416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 23.2202, compared to 22.9419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.2202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.9419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.7370 LKR (High: 23.3015 / Low: 21.5645). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5337 LKR (High: 24.0006 / Low: 23.4669).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7370
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8298 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 23.7203) against the same month in 2020 (average: 19.8410), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8793 (+19.55%).

2021 Avg (October) 23.7203
2020 Avg (October) 19.8410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.3015 21.5645 22.4700
February 23.2897 22.4010 22.8728
March 23.6577 22.7333 23.1440
April 24.0182 23.0263 23.5448
May 24.0006 23.4669 23.7538
June 23.9883 22.9194 23.5357
July 23.2350 22.1598 22.7060
August 23.0316 22.0531 22.5366
September 23.3123 22.7770 23.0589
October 24.2401 23.1355 23.7203
November 23.9769 22.3165 23.0614
December 23.1072 21.9799 22.5683