YEARLY HIGH
5.0069 LKR
YEARLY LOW
4.5993 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7736 LKR

2021 MUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 5.0069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 4.5993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4076 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8452 to the December average rate of 4.6483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.0069 was up 0.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.9961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,034 LKR
2020 Average 23,651 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 22,996 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,038.05 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.9410
4.6217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 4.8755, compared to 4.6717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.3175 LKR (High: 5.0069 / Low: 4.6894). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0598 LKR (High: 4.9388 / Low: 4.8790).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3175
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0598

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1904 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 4.8452) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.9591), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1139 (-2.30%).

2021 Avg (January) 4.8452
2020 Avg (January) 4.9591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0069 4.6894 4.8452
February 4.9587 4.8395 4.8939
March 4.9388 4.8790 4.9144
April 4.9973 4.7514 4.8884
May 4.9363 4.7885 4.8669
June 4.8879 4.6303 4.8442
July 4.6980 4.6113 4.6538
August 4.7119 4.6286 4.6785
September 4.7416 4.6333 4.6957
October 4.7095 4.6367 4.6884
November 4.7111 4.5993 4.6652
December 4.7203 4.6063 4.6483