YEARLY HIGH
0.1321 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.1189 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1216 HNL

2021 LKR to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.1189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1267 to the December average rate of 0.1199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1321 was down 5.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 660 HNL
2020 Average 667 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 594 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.11 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1274
0.1185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to HNL 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 0.1232, compared to 0.1199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0096 HNL (High: 0.1321 / Low: 0.1225). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 HNL (High: 0.1201 / Low: 0.1191).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1267) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1366), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-7.28%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1267
2020 Avg (January) 0.1366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1321 0.1225 0.1267
February 0.1256 0.1232 0.1246
March 0.1248 0.1209 0.1227
April 0.1255 0.1193 0.1219
May 0.1226 0.1208 0.1221
June 0.1220 0.1201 0.1212
July 0.1206 0.1189 0.1199
August 0.1200 0.1189 0.1192
September 0.1214 0.1189 0.1207
October 0.1211 0.1195 0.1203
November 0.1201 0.1191 0.1196
December 0.1208 0.1190 0.1199