YEARLY HIGH
0.0421 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0380 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0390 GTQ

2021 LKR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0407 to the December average rate of 0.0382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0421 was down 1.09% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0425, 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 210 GTQ
2020 Average 208 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 190 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.25 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0410
0.0379
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GTQ 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 0.0395, compared to 0.0386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 GTQ (High: 0.0421 / Low: 0.0393). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GTQ (High: 0.0389 / Low: 0.0387).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0407) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0424), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-4.05%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0407
2020 Avg (January) 0.0424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0421 0.0393 0.0407
February 0.0402 0.0393 0.0398
March 0.0396 0.0387 0.0391
April 0.0402 0.0383 0.0390
May 0.0393 0.0387 0.0391
June 0.0391 0.0388 0.0390
July 0.0390 0.0388 0.0389
August 0.0389 0.0387 0.0388
September 0.0389 0.0384 0.0387
October 0.0387 0.0383 0.0385
November 0.0384 0.0382 0.0383
December 0.0383 0.0380 0.0382