YEARLY HIGH
25.2622 LKR
YEARLY LOW
23.2274 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.7284 LKR

2021 SBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 25.2622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 23.2274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0348 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.9227 to the December average rate of 25.0301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 25.2622 was up 6.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 23.6808, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126,311 LKR
2020 Average 112,646 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 116,137 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,174.06 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

25.2454
23.8025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 24.5511, compared to 24.9058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.5511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.9058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.5391 LKR (High: 24.7665 / Low: 23.2274). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1365 LKR (High: 25.1968 / Low: 25.0604).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5391
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1365

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0951 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 24.7587) against the same month in 2020 (average: 23.0564), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7023 (+7.38%).

2021 Avg (April) 24.7587
2020 Avg (April) 23.0564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.7665 23.2274 23.9227
February 24.5794 24.0918 24.3089
March 25.0768 23.9765 24.7405
April 25.2622 24.0002 24.7587
May 25.0359 24.5469 24.7593
June 24.8863 24.7346 24.8167
July 24.8506 24.6862 24.7730
August 24.8659 24.7270 24.7769
September 24.9981 24.6907 24.7873
October 25.1684 24.7590 24.9420
November 25.1968 25.0604 25.1252
December 25.1495 24.8941 25.0301