YEARLY HIGH
0.0568 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0499 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0531 LKR

2021 COP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the COP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.0568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.0499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0549 to the December average rate of 0.0510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0568 was up 1.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 283,902 LKR
2020 Average 251,941 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 249,460 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,441.49 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0552
0.0506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.0542, compared to 0.0519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0037 LKR (High: 0.0538 / Low: 0.0502). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 LKR (High: 0.0532 / Low: 0.0518).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0549) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0548), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.09%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0549
2020 Avg (January) 0.0548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0568 0.0533 0.0549
February 0.0559 0.0537 0.0547
March 0.0563 0.0529 0.0546
April 0.0556 0.0524 0.0543
May 0.0537 0.0513 0.0528
June 0.0553 0.0526 0.0538
July 0.0532 0.0508 0.0521
August 0.0522 0.0499 0.0514
September 0.0532 0.0518 0.0523
October 0.0542 0.0525 0.0532
November 0.0538 0.0502 0.0518
December 0.0522 0.0499 0.0510