2021 KES to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8867 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.6964 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8092 LKR

2021 KES to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 1.8867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.6964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1902 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7419 to the December average rate of 1.7919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.8867 was up 3.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.8245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,433 LKR

2020 Average 8,712 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 8,482 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 951.10 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.8517

1.7320

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 1.8039, compared to 1.8146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8039

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1162 LKR (High: 1.8867 / Low: 1.7704). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 LKR (High: 1.7981 / Low: 1.7861).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1162

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 1.8309) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.8005), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0304 (+1.69%).

2021 Avg (April) 1.8309

2020 Avg (April) 1.8005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7977	1.6964	1.7419
February	1.8003	1.7610	1.7743
March	1.8224	1.7714	1.7990
April	1.8867	1.7704	1.8309
May	1.8522	1.8196	1.8364
June	1.8494	1.8302	1.8407
July	1.8480	1.8324	1.8417
August	1.8373	1.8152	1.8255
September	1.8310	1.8077	1.8132
October	1.8209	1.8045	1.8110
November	1.8148	1.7996	1.8041
December	1.7981	1.7861	1.7919

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