2021 RWF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2056 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1869 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1981 LKR

2021 RWF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.2056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1938 to the December average rate of 0.1980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2056 was down 0.30% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,028 LKR

2020 Average 969 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 935 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.12 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2005

0.1932

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.1978, compared to 0.1985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1978

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0137 LKR (High: 0.2056 / Low: 0.1919). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 LKR (High: 0.1997 / Low: 0.1973).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.1992) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2032), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-1.93%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.1992

2020 Avg (April) 0.2032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2001	0.1869	0.1938
February	0.1991	0.1948	0.1966
March	0.2025	0.1973	0.1999
April	0.2056	0.1919	0.1992
May	0.2005	0.1963	0.1982
June	0.2024	0.1975	0.1990
July	0.2015	0.1976	0.1985
August	0.1997	0.1973	0.1980
September	0.2007	0.1972	0.1984
October	0.2023	0.1964	0.1991
November	0.2010	0.1952	0.1989
December	0.2020	0.1935	0.1980