YEARLY HIGH
15.3332 MNT
YEARLY LOW
14.0569 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3776 MNT

2021 LKR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 15.3332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 14.0569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2763 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9096 to the December average rate of 14.1197, 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 15.3332 was down 1.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 15.5747, 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 76,666 MNT
2020 Average 75,729 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 70,285 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,381.59 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.9886
14.0407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MNT 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 14.5424, compared to 14.2128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.9132 MNT (High: 15.3332 / Low: 14.4201). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0702 MNT (High: 14.3404 / Low: 14.2702).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9132
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0702

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 0.2451 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 14.9096) against the same month in 2020 (average: 14.8984), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+0.08%).

2021 Avg (January) 14.9096
2020 Avg (January) 14.8984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.3332 14.4201 14.9096
February 14.7541 14.4839 14.6645
March 14.6548 14.3280 14.4506
April 14.8477 14.1391 14.4332
May 14.5811 14.2969 14.4476
June 14.4335 14.2919 14.3488
July 14.3404 14.2702 14.3078
August 14.3378 14.2341 14.2929
September 14.2842 14.1086 14.2264
October 14.2759 14.1151 14.1945
November 14.1875 14.0770 14.1353
December 14.1738 14.0569 14.1197