YEARLY HIGH
76.3492 IDR
YEARLY LOW
69.6624 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.1313 IDR

2021 LKR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 76.3492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 69.6624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6868 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.4540 to the December average rate of 70.7536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 76.3492 was down 16.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 91.4326, 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 381,746 IDR
2020 Average 392,082 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 348,312 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,434.15 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

73.8643
70.3929
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IDR 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 72.8525, compared to 71.4100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.8525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.4100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 5.4391 IDR (High: 76.3492 / Low: 70.9101). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0513 IDR (High: 73.4995 / Low: 72.4483).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.4391
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 1.2078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 73.4540) against the same month in 2020 (average: 75.6204), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1664 (-2.86%).

2021 Avg (January) 73.4540
2020 Avg (January) 75.6204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.3492 70.9101 73.4540
February 73.7267 70.9998 72.2463
March 73.4995 72.4483 72.9417
April 75.5731 72.3328 73.5750
May 73.5423 71.7454 72.5419
June 73.2417 71.6037 72.3562
July 73.4433 72.3538 72.8242
August 72.6885 71.4987 72.0953
September 71.7751 70.6642 71.3943
October 71.6432 69.6624 70.6822
November 71.5276 70.2026 70.7105
December 71.9516 69.9288 70.7536