YEARLY HIGH
150.7185 LKR
YEARLY LOW
140.1846 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.6513 LKR

2021 BND to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BND to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 150.7185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 140.1846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5339 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.3192 to the December average rate of 148.5115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 150.7185 was up 5.48% compared to the 2020 peak of 142.8819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 753,593 LKR
2020 Average 672,398 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 700,923 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,669.54 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

149.2789
143.8683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 147.2019, compared to 148.1006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.2019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.1006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 8.8119 LKR (High: 148.9965 / Low: 140.1846). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0821 LKR (High: 149.8801 / Low: 147.7980).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.8119
November Spread (Stable) ±2.0821

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.7222 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 148.0291) against the same month in 2020 (average: 134.5695), the exchange rate shifted by +13.4597 (+10.00%).

2021 Avg (April) 148.0291
2020 Avg (April) 134.5695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 148.9965 140.1846 144.3192
February 148.5378 144.6011 146.5702
March 148.3732 145.5467 147.0377
April 150.7185 144.3673 148.0291
May 150.4919 147.5118 148.4270
June 150.0026 147.5981 148.8281
July 148.3277 145.8441 147.1059
August 148.4744 146.3558 147.2652
September 149.8567 146.7044 148.2508
October 150.0967 146.6351 148.6477
November 149.8801 147.7980 148.8227
December 150.2975 147.4812 148.5115