YEARLY HIGH
2.0777 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.9299 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9956 LKR

2021 RSD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RSD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 2.0777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 1.9299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1479 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9783 to the December average rate of 1.9465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0777 was up 5.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.9726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,389 LKR
2020 Average 9,002 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,649 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 739.38 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.0468
1.9373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 2.0093, compared to 1.9818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0971 LKR (High: 2.0313 / Low: 1.9342). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 LKR (High: 2.0201 / Low: 1.9927).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0971
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 2.0377) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.7396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2981 (+17.13%).

2021 Avg (May) 2.0377
2020 Avg (May) 1.7396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0313 1.9342 1.9783
February 2.0314 1.9712 2.0007
March 2.0194 1.9808 1.9972
April 2.0501 1.9616 2.0080
May 2.0777 2.0118 2.0377
June 2.0582 2.0107 2.0338
July 2.0201 1.9927 2.0041
August 2.0194 1.9819 1.9977
September 2.0345 1.9657 2.0010
October 2.0021 1.9596 1.9821
November 1.9930 1.9299 1.9595
December 1.9628 1.9304 1.9465