YEARLY HIGH
26.2960 LKR
YEARLY LOW
23.7653 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.6385 LKR

2021 GTQ to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 26.2960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 23.7653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5307 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.5729 to the December average rate of 26.1937, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 26.2960 was up 4.84% compared to the 2020 peak of 25.0815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 131,480 LKR
2020 Average 120,064 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 118,826 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,653.43 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

26.3557
24.4109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 25.3536, compared to 25.9234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.3536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.9234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.6525 LKR (High: 25.4178 / Low: 23.7653). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0764 LKR (High: 25.8099 / Low: 25.7335).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6525
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0764

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 0.0484 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 26.1937) against the same month in 2020 (average: 23.9806), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2130 (+9.23%).

2021 Avg (December) 26.1937
2020 Avg (December) 23.9806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.4178 23.7653 24.5729
February 25.4675 24.8697 25.1239
March 25.8670 25.2517 25.5696
April 26.1117 24.8819 25.6227
May 25.8425 25.4700 25.5743
June 25.7590 25.5578 25.6579
July 25.7504 25.6734 25.7092
August 25.8099 25.7335 25.7626
September 26.0282 25.7177 25.8116
October 26.1055 25.8074 25.9503
November 26.2119 26.0110 26.1129
December 26.2960 26.1105 26.1937