YEARLY HIGH
23.1970 LKR
YEARLY LOW
21.1706 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.6723 LKR

2021 SVC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SVC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 23.1970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 21.1706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0264 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8735 to the December average rate of 23.1344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 23.1970 was up 4.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 22.1188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 115,985 LKR
2020 Average 105,971 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 105,853 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,131.85 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

23.2605
21.7474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 22.4149, compared to 22.9297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.9297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.4297 LKR (High: 22.6003 / Low: 21.1706). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 LKR (High: 22.8290 / Low: 22.7963).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4297
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0413 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 23.1344) against the same month in 2020 (average: 21.3890), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7455 (+8.16%).

2021 Avg (December) 23.1344
2020 Avg (December) 21.3890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.6003 21.1706 21.8735
February 22.5141 22.1110 22.2334
March 22.8001 22.2272 22.5563
April 23.0310 21.9424 22.5950
May 22.8006 22.4574 22.5537
June 22.7704 22.5706 22.6777
July 22.8122 22.7377 22.7701
August 22.8290 22.7963 22.8042
September 23.0269 22.7534 22.8262
October 23.0876 22.8266 22.9518
November 23.1727 23.0083 23.0915
December 23.1970 23.0839 23.1344