YEARLY HIGH
3.2950 CRC
YEARLY LOW
3.0378 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1320 CRC

2021 LKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.2950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 3.0378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2572 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1980 to the December average rate of 3.1481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.2950 was down 0.97% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.3272, 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 16,475 CRC
2020 Average 15,762 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 15,189 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,285.76 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.2079
3.0902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CRC 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 3.1323, compared to 3.1318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.2041 CRC (High: 3.2950 / Low: 3.0909). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 CRC (High: 3.1222 / Low: 3.1066).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2041
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0523 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 3.1980) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.1325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0656 (+2.09%).

2021 Avg (January) 3.1980
2020 Avg (January) 3.1325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2950 3.0909 3.1980
February 3.1700 3.1056 3.1458
March 3.1476 3.0712 3.1000
April 3.1990 3.0378 3.1052
May 3.1360 3.0980 3.1250
June 3.1369 3.1070 3.1195
July 3.1202 3.1027 3.1120
August 3.1222 3.1066 3.1117
September 3.1355 3.0981 3.1270
October 3.1570 3.1097 3.1265
November 3.1867 3.0973 3.1656
December 3.1737 3.1033 3.1481