YEARLY HIGH
2.2874 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.9761 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0910 LKR

2021 ARS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ARS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 2.2874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.9761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3113 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2291 to the December average rate of 1.9880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.2874 was down 24.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.0421, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,437 LKR
2020 Average 13,266 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,880 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,556.56 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.2532
1.9639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 2.1513, compared to 2.0308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1172 LKR (High: 2.1828 / Low: 2.0656). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 LKR (High: 2.0894 / Low: 2.0760).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1172
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0352 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.2291) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.0279), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7988 (-26.38%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.2291
2020 Avg (January) 3.0279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2874 2.1823 2.2291
February 2.2306 2.1630 2.1939
March 2.1814 2.1593 2.1678
April 2.1828 2.0656 2.1337
May 2.1165 2.0892 2.0986
June 2.0894 2.0760 2.0845
July 2.0816 2.0599 2.0707
August 2.0624 2.0392 2.0537
September 2.0586 2.0230 2.0336
October 2.0373 2.0164 2.0248
November 2.0240 2.0053 2.0140
December 2.0050 1.9761 1.9880