YEARLY HIGH
0.1077 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0702 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0915 SRD

2021 LKR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 0.1077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.0702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0375 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0739 to the December average rate of 0.1047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1077 was up 40.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0768, 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 539 SRD
2020 Average 251 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 351 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187.52 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1108
0.0681
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LKR to SRD 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 0.0766, compared to 0.1064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0363 SRD (High: 0.1077 / Low: 0.0715). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SRD (High: 0.1069 / Low: 0.1061).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0363
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.0978) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0577 (+143.87%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.0978
2020 Avg (June) 0.0401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0760 0.0715 0.0739
February 0.0732 0.0718 0.0727
March 0.0728 0.0710 0.0717
April 0.0737 0.0702 0.0716
May 0.0724 0.0710 0.0717
June 0.1077 0.0715 0.0978
July 0.1077 0.1048 0.1062
August 0.1076 0.1066 0.1072
September 0.1075 0.1058 0.1070
October 0.1075 0.1056 0.1067
November 0.1069 0.1061 0.1064
December 0.1069 0.0955 0.1047