YEARLY HIGH
0.4468 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.4169 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4265 KGS

2021 LKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.4169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0299 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4367 to the December average rate of 0.4188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4468 was down 2.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4588, 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 2,234 KGS
2020 Average 2,077 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,084 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.45 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4385
0.4170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KGS 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 0.4305, compared to 0.4225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0226 KGS (High: 0.4468 / Low: 0.4242). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 KGS (High: 0.4249 / Low: 0.4233).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0226
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.4367) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0531 (+13.83%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.4367
2020 Avg (January) 0.3836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4468 0.4242 0.4367
February 0.4370 0.4255 0.4331
March 0.4350 0.4251 0.4295
April 0.4416 0.4207 0.4291
May 0.4337 0.4222 0.4283
June 0.4287 0.4244 0.4262
July 0.4266 0.4231 0.4252
August 0.4249 0.4233 0.4244
September 0.4257 0.4205 0.4244
October 0.4252 0.4197 0.4223
November 0.4213 0.4181 0.4196
December 0.4205 0.4169 0.4188