YEARLY HIGH
14.6493 LKR
YEARLY LOW
12.2204 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4454 LKR

2021 SZL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 14.6493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 12.2204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4289 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6859 to the December average rate of 12.7540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.6493 was up 12.23% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.0525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,246 LKR
2020 Average 56,645 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 61,102 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,144.48 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.4890
12.5220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 13.5119, compared to 13.3790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 1.0087 LKR (High: 14.1729 / Low: 13.1642). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6152 LKR (High: 13.0767 / Low: 12.4615).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.0087
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5732 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 14.3251) against the same month in 2020 (average: 10.8586), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4665 (+31.92%).

2021 Avg (June) 14.3251
2020 Avg (June) 10.8586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1800 12.2204 12.6859
February 13.4765 12.8405 13.1736
March 13.4813 12.6427 13.1706
April 14.0953 13.4553 13.6866
May 14.4070 13.6161 14.0293
June 14.6493 13.8957 14.3251
July 14.0410 13.3757 13.7519
August 13.8830 13.0315 13.4783
September 14.1729 13.1642 13.7420
October 13.8517 13.1965 13.5065
November 13.4348 12.5500 13.0416
December 13.0767 12.4615 12.7540