YEARLY HIGH
0.5061 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.4372 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4788 ARS

2021 LKR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.4372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0689 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4487 to the December average rate of 0.5030, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5061 was up 11.48% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4539, 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 2,530 ARS
2020 Average 1,903 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 2,186 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 344.37 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5085
0.4433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ARS 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 0.4652, compared to 0.4925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0260 ARS (High: 0.4841 / Low: 0.4581). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 ARS (High: 0.4817 / Low: 0.4786).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.5030) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0619 (+14.03%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.5030
2020 Avg (December) 0.4411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4582 0.4372 0.4487
February 0.4623 0.4483 0.4558
March 0.4631 0.4584 0.4613
April 0.4841 0.4581 0.4689
May 0.4786 0.4725 0.4765
June 0.4817 0.4786 0.4797
July 0.4855 0.4804 0.4829
August 0.4904 0.4849 0.4869
September 0.4943 0.4858 0.4917
October 0.4959 0.4908 0.4939
November 0.4987 0.4941 0.4965
December 0.5061 0.4987 0.5030