YEARLY HIGH
2.0468 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.8932 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9664 LKR

2021 XPF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XPF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 2.0468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.8932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1536 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9522 to the December average rate of 1.9181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0468 was up 5.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.9441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,234 LKR
2020 Average 8,873 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,466 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 768.22 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.0176
1.9091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.9806, compared to 1.9522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1241 LKR (High: 2.0172 / Low: 1.8932). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 LKR (High: 1.9884 / Low: 1.9630).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1241
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0275 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 2.0086) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.7172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2914 (+16.97%).

2021 Avg (May) 2.0086
2020 Avg (May) 1.7172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0172 1.8932 1.9522
February 2.0017 1.9396 1.9720
March 1.9959 1.9498 1.9676
April 2.0237 1.9368 1.9814
May 2.0468 1.9825 2.0086
June 2.0259 1.9762 2.0015
July 1.9884 1.9630 1.9740
August 1.9850 1.9515 1.9680
September 2.0002 1.9375 1.9703
October 1.9774 1.9309 1.9514
November 1.9630 1.9017 1.9310
December 1.9341 1.9028 1.9181