YEARLY HIGH
11.6797 LKR
YEARLY LOW
10.7061 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2451 LKR

2021 MDL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MDL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 11.6797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 10.7061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9735 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1013 to the December average rate of 11.4175, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.6797 was up 3.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.2884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 58,398 LKR
2020 Average 53,812 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 53,531 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,867.67 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.5849
10.9993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to LKR 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 11.1328, compared to 11.3574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.5951 LKR (High: 11.3012 / Low: 10.7061). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1692 LKR (High: 11.5241 / Low: 11.3549).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5951
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1692

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 11.5361) against the same month in 2020 (average: 10.9040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6321 (+5.80%).

2021 Avg (October) 11.5361
2020 Avg (October) 10.9040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3584 10.7804 11.1013
February 11.3103 11.0702 11.1740
March 11.2853 11.0501 11.1487
April 11.3012 10.7061 11.0481
May 11.3205 11.0331 11.1545
June 11.2726 11.0383 11.1703
July 11.1981 11.0202 11.0722
August 11.3997 11.1364 11.2906
September 11.5187 11.2911 11.3534
October 11.6797 11.3834 11.5361
November 11.5858 11.4006 11.4748
December 11.5241 11.3549 11.4175