YEARLY HIGH
0.0214 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0170 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0204 LKR

2021 LAK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LAK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0205 to the December average rate of 0.0183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0214 was down 0.99% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107 LKR
2020 Average 102 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 85 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.02 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0213
0.0180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0209, compared to 0.0199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0016 LKR (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0170). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0209).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0210) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0214), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.75%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0210
2020 Avg (April) 0.0214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0212 0.0199 0.0205
February 0.0211 0.0207 0.0208
March 0.0212 0.0208 0.0210
April 0.0214 0.0204 0.0210
May 0.0211 0.0208 0.0209
June 0.0210 0.0209 0.0210
July 0.0211 0.0208 0.0209
August 0.0209 0.0208 0.0208
September 0.0210 0.0201 0.0206
October 0.0201 0.0196 0.0199
November 0.0197 0.0187 0.0190
December 0.0187 0.0170 0.0183