YEARLY HIGH
58.7292 LAK
YEARLY LOW
46.6617 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.1031 LAK

2021 LKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 58.7292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 46.6617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0676 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.6891 to the December average rate of 54.7444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 58.7292 was up 16.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 50.5495, 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 293,646 LAK
2020 Average 244,444 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 233,308 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,337.87 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

55.4656
46.8119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LAK 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 47.8876, compared to 50.3187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.8876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.3187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 5.1133 LAK (High: 58.7292 / Low: 53.6160). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2761 LAK (High: 47.8486 / Low: 47.5725).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.1133
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2761

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6680 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 54.7444) against the same month in 2020 (average: 49.6201), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1243 (+10.33%).

2021 Avg (December) 54.7444
2020 Avg (December) 49.6201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.1758 47.1620 48.6891
February 48.3094 47.4088 48.0210
March 48.0892 47.1112 47.5331
April 49.0628 46.6617 47.6170
May 47.9672 47.3172 47.7816
June 47.8486 47.5725 47.6837
July 48.0190 47.4920 47.7758
August 48.1672 47.8542 48.0180
September 49.6847 47.5530 48.4676
October 50.9529 49.7101 50.3612
November 53.5513 50.8411 52.5452
December 58.7292 53.6160 54.7444