YEARLY HIGH
1.1418 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.0406 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1144 LKR

2021 DJF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DJF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.1418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.0406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1012 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0747 to the December average rate of 1.1371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1418 was up 5.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,709 LKR
2020 Average 5,208 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 5,203 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 506.03 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1433
1.0685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 1.1017, compared to 1.1270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0703 LKR (High: 1.1109 / Low: 1.0406). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 LKR (High: 1.1220 / Low: 1.1174).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0703
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.1371) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0513), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0858 (+8.16%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.1371
2020 Avg (December) 1.0513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1109 1.0406 1.0747
February 1.1067 1.0868 1.0929
March 1.1206 1.0925 1.1086
April 1.1320 1.0785 1.1108
May 1.1205 1.1036 1.1086
June 1.1192 1.1094 1.1147
July 1.1220 1.1174 1.1193
August 1.1221 1.1166 1.1207
September 1.1318 1.1183 1.1220
October 1.1350 1.1216 1.1281
November 1.1390 1.1308 1.1350
December 1.1418 1.1269 1.1371