YEARLY HIGH
0.5443 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.5039 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5220 ALL

2021 LKR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.5039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0404 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5302 to the December average rate of 0.5280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5443 was down 20.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6830, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,721 ALL
2020 Average 2,927 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 2,519 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.86 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5319
0.5120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ALL 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 0.5217, compared to 0.5224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0312 ALL (High: 0.5443 / Low: 0.5131). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 ALL (High: 0.5264 / Low: 0.5181).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0312
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.5302) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6058), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0756 (-12.48%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.5302
2020 Avg (January) 0.6058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5443 0.5131 0.5302
February 0.5337 0.5181 0.5255
March 0.5299 0.5192 0.5252
April 0.5344 0.5110 0.5214
May 0.5202 0.5039 0.5137
June 0.5196 0.5085 0.5139
July 0.5227 0.5135 0.5193
August 0.5229 0.5123 0.5178
September 0.5259 0.5086 0.5170
October 0.5264 0.5181 0.5224
November 0.5338 0.5241 0.5296
December 0.5319 0.5232 0.5280