2021 SCR to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 SCR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the SCR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 15.9087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 8.6821.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2266 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0197 to the December average rate of 15.0541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 66.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 15.9087 was up 8.48% compared to the 2020 peak of 14.6648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
SCR to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.8371, compared to 14.6457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8086 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 4.8210 LKR (High: 14.3825 / Low: 9.5615). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2586 LKR (High: 9.3661 / Low: 9.1075).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6682 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 15.0541) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.8308), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2233 (+70.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.3351 | 8.6821 | 9.0197 |
| February | 9.3661 | 9.1075 | 9.1907 |
| March | 9.7371 | 9.1729 | 9.3235 |
| April | 14.3825 | 9.5615 | 12.1918 |
| May | 13.4034 | 11.9531 | 12.5380 |
| June | 13.5381 | 11.9677 | 12.7593 |
| July | 14.7794 | 12.1469 | 13.4960 |
| August | 15.5682 | 12.9953 | 14.5631 |
| September | 15.5986 | 14.2044 | 15.2241 |
| October | 15.7480 | 13.4807 | 14.5559 |
| November | 15.8328 | 13.5284 | 14.9810 |
| December | 15.9087 | 13.5319 | 15.0541 |