YEARLY HIGH
5.9862 KRW
YEARLY LOW
5.5392 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7698 KRW

2021 LKR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 5.9862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 5.5392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4469 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7450 to the December average rate of 5.8501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.9862 was down 11.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.7936, 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 29,931 KRW
2020 Average 31,804 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 27,696 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,234.59 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.9103
5.6352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KRW 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 5.6988, compared to 5.8408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.2879 KRW (High: 5.8706 / Low: 5.5827). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1080 KRW (High: 5.8841 / Low: 5.7761).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2879
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0668 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 5.8874) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.2057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3183 (-5.13%).

2021 Avg (October) 5.8874
2020 Avg (October) 6.2057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8706 5.5827 5.7450
February 5.7919 5.6159 5.7153
March 5.8127 5.6451 5.7279
April 5.8158 5.5392 5.6611
May 5.7668 5.6024 5.6854
June 5.7301 5.6057 5.6581
July 5.8007 5.6794 5.7471
August 5.9015 5.7236 5.8166
September 5.9508 5.7659 5.8725
October 5.9862 5.7826 5.8874
November 5.9634 5.8310 5.8713
December 5.8841 5.7761 5.8501