YEARLY HIGH
2.7464 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.5455 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6838 LKR

2021 INR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the INR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 2.7464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 2.5455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2010 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6192 to the December average rate of 2.6849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.7464 was up 6.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.5807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 686,612 LKR
2020 Average 625,449 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 636,366 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,245.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.7234
2.6097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 2.6748, compared to 2.6928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1770 LKR (High: 2.7225 / Low: 2.5455). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 LKR (High: 2.7253 / Low: 2.6983).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1770
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0566 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 2.7112) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.4796), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2317 (+9.34%).

2021 Avg (March) 2.7112
2020 Avg (March) 2.4796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7103 2.5470 2.6192
February 2.7106 2.6385 2.6716
March 2.7464 2.6532 2.7112
April 2.7225 2.5455 2.6546
May 2.7414 2.6647 2.6962
June 2.7196 2.6664 2.6959
July 2.6872 2.6489 2.6727
August 2.7307 2.6785 2.6923
September 2.7460 2.6880 2.7139
October 2.7004 2.6527 2.6801
November 2.7253 2.6983 2.7128
December 2.7263 2.6500 2.6849