2021 LKR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.4739 BIF

YEARLY LOW

9.6670 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.9537 BIF

2021 LKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 10.4739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 9.6670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8069 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1696 to the December average rate of 9.8669, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.4739 was down 0.72% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.5500, 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 52,370 BIF

2020 Average 51,629 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 48,335 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,034.67 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.2000

9.8354

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BIF 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 9.9900, compared to 9.9174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9900

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.6371 BIF (High: 10.4739 / Low: 9.8368). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0457 BIF (High: 9.9731 / Low: 9.9274).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6371

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1438 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 10.1696) against the same month in 2020 (average: 10.3878), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2182 (-2.10%).

2021 Avg (January) 10.1696

2020 Avg (January) 10.3878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.4739	9.8368	10.1696
February	10.1341	9.8980	10.0258
March	10.0318	9.7994	9.9089
April	10.1888	9.6670	9.8865
May	10.0539	9.8757	9.9791
June	10.0084	9.9448	9.9700
July	9.9823	9.9298	9.9504
August	9.9731	9.9274	9.9424
September	9.9943	9.8520	9.9565
October	9.9947	9.8602	9.9226
November	9.9108	9.8267	9.8658
December	9.9054	9.8300	9.8669

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