YEARLY HIGH
0.0416 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0384 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0392 HKD

2021 LKR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0405 to the December average rate of 0.0385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0416 was down 3.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0429, 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 208 HKD
2020 Average 209 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 192 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.44 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0407
0.0383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to HKD 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 0.0396, compared to 0.0388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0025 HKD (High: 0.0416 / Low: 0.0392). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 HKD (High: 0.0391 / Low: 0.0389).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0405) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0428), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-5.46%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0405
2020 Avg (January) 0.0428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0416 0.0392 0.0405
February 0.0401 0.0393 0.0398
March 0.0399 0.0390 0.0394
April 0.0404 0.0385 0.0393
May 0.0397 0.0389 0.0394
June 0.0393 0.0390 0.0391
July 0.0391 0.0389 0.0390
August 0.0391 0.0389 0.0390
September 0.0390 0.0386 0.0390
October 0.0390 0.0385 0.0387
November 0.0387 0.0384 0.0386
December 0.0387 0.0384 0.0385