2021 PLN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.4830 LKR

YEARLY LOW

48.4204 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.4174 LKR

2021 PLN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 54.4830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 48.4204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0626 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.3687 to the December average rate of 49.6001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 54.4830 was up 5.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 51.6980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,089,660 LKR

2020 Average 952,983 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 968,408 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,252.63 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

53.3911

49.2097

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 52.0998, compared to 50.7350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.0998

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.7350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 3.4399 LKR (High: 53.0345 / Low: 49.5946). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1300 LKR (High: 51.3427 / Low: 50.2126).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.4399

October Spread (Stable) ±1.1300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 1.3845 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 52.9898) against the same month in 2020 (average: 45.1890), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8008 (+17.26%).

2021 Avg (May) 52.9898

2020 Avg (May) 45.1890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	53.0345	49.5946	51.3687
February	53.1691	51.4262	52.3391
March	52.0817	50.0888	51.0242
April	53.0123	50.7168	51.8344
May	54.4830	51.6985	52.9898
June	54.2447	51.7468	53.0426
July	52.4442	50.9613	51.6582
August	52.0443	50.8113	51.4081
September	52.8901	50.0256	51.4764
October	51.3427	50.2126	50.7093
November	51.0588	48.4204	49.5582
December	50.2866	49.0179	49.6001