YEARLY HIGH
18.7978 LKR
YEARLY LOW
17.0479 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9046 LKR

2021 BWP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 18.7978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 17.0479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7499 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4498 to the December average rate of 17.2665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 18.7978 was up 6.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 17.6361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 93,989 LKR
2020 Average 81,097 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 85,240 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,749.36 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

18.6421
17.1414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 18.0325, compared to 17.7766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.9769 LKR (High: 18.0248 / Low: 17.0479). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4097 LKR (High: 17.4685 / Low: 17.0589).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9769
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4097

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 0.4111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 18.5170) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.8855), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6315 (+16.57%).

2021 Avg (June) 18.5170
2020 Avg (June) 15.8855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0248 17.0479 17.4498
February 18.1440 17.6181 17.8604
March 18.1100 17.4956 17.8565
April 18.5565 17.7508 18.1472
May 18.7532 18.0642 18.3643
June 18.7978 18.2048 18.5170
July 18.3775 17.8500 18.1059
August 18.2541 17.5797 17.9129
September 18.3368 17.6179 18.0396
October 18.0384 17.5875 17.8492
November 17.7723 17.1209 17.4857
December 17.4685 17.0589 17.2665