YEARLY HIGH
65.7782 LKR
YEARLY LOW
57.9414 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.4122 LKR

2021 ILS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ILS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 65.7782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 57.9414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8368 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.2502 to the December average rate of 64.6219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 65.7782 was up 11.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 59.1602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 328,891 LKR
2020 Average 269,750 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 289,707 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,184.09 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

65.2816
58.7019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 59.9971, compared to 62.8273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.9971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.8273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 3.5393 LKR (High: 61.4806 / Low: 57.9414). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7855 LKR (High: 61.4154 / Low: 60.6298).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.5393
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7855

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1127 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 64.7333) against the same month in 2020 (average: 55.0458), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6875 (+17.60%).

2021 Avg (November) 64.7333
2020 Avg (November) 55.0458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.4806 57.9414 59.2502
February 60.5784 58.6527 59.4286
March 60.3037 58.7757 59.4971
April 61.4218 58.7653 60.2645
May 61.4829 59.7796 60.5484
June 61.4154 60.6298 60.9939
July 61.8206 60.2034 60.8811
August 62.2107 61.3905 61.8835
September 62.8814 61.9128 62.3107
October 63.9883 61.5805 62.5331
November 65.7782 63.5755 64.7333
December 65.5185 63.8435 64.6219