YEARLY HIGH
8.1621 LBP
YEARLY LOW
7.4370 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6607 LBP

2021 LKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 8.1621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 7.4370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7251 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9231 to the December average rate of 7.5030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.1621 was down 9.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.9710, 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 40,810 LBP
2020 Average 40,740 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 37,185 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,625.27 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.9651
7.4610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LBP 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 7.7444, compared to 7.5771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.5071 LBP (High: 8.1621 / Low: 7.6549). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0901 LBP (High: 7.6595 / Low: 7.5694).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5071
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0901

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 0.1328 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 7.9231) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.3417), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4186 (-5.02%).

2021 Avg (January) 7.9231
2020 Avg (January) 8.3417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1621 7.6549 7.9231
February 7.8756 7.6936 7.7904
March 7.8750 7.5911 7.7053
April 7.9154 7.4737 7.6696
May 7.7713 7.6085 7.7074
June 7.7511 7.5971 7.6704
July 7.7408 7.5701 7.6344
August 7.6595 7.5694 7.5916
September 7.6753 7.5040 7.6050
October 7.6483 7.5047 7.5824
November 7.5876 7.4678 7.5459
December 7.5900 7.4370 7.5030