YEARLY HIGH
13.2081 LKR
YEARLY LOW
12.0888 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.8549 LKR

2021 MVR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MVR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 13.2081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 12.0888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1194 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4301 to the December average rate of 13.1132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 13.2081 was up 5.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.5609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,041 LKR
2020 Average 60,100 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 60,444 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,596.96 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

13.1815
12.3617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 12.7138, compared to 12.9960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.7499 LKR (High: 12.8387 / Low: 12.0888). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0779 LKR (High: 12.9724 / Low: 12.8945).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7499
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0779

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 13.1132) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.1435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9696 (+7.98%).

2021 Avg (December) 13.1132
2020 Avg (December) 12.1435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8387 12.0888 12.4301
February 12.7910 12.5490 12.6294
March 12.9015 12.6304 12.7819
April 13.0423 12.4074 12.7929
May 12.9487 12.7129 12.7997
June 12.9778 12.7765 12.8489
July 12.9736 12.8806 12.9249
August 12.9724 12.8945 12.9128
September 13.0431 12.8827 12.9400
October 13.0779 12.9080 13.0015
November 13.1683 13.0284 13.0840
December 13.2081 13.0521 13.1132