YEARLY HIGH
0.2570 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2403 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2482 LKR

2021 MWK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MWK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.2570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0167 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2477 to the December average rate of 0.2484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2570 was down 2.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,285 LKR
2020 Average 1,246 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,202 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.27 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2528
0.2449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.2497, compared to 0.2467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0156 LKR (High: 0.2560 / Low: 0.2403). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 LKR (High: 0.2486 / Low: 0.2466).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0156
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.2512) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2604), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0092 (-3.53%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.2512
2020 Avg (April) 0.2604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2560 0.2403 0.2477
February 0.2538 0.2481 0.2501
March 0.2543 0.2489 0.2521
April 0.2570 0.2443 0.2512
May 0.2520 0.2464 0.2489
June 0.2500 0.2470 0.2483
July 0.2498 0.2454 0.2466
August 0.2468 0.2445 0.2456
September 0.2480 0.2447 0.2456
October 0.2479 0.2447 0.2461
November 0.2486 0.2466 0.2477
December 0.2502 0.2457 0.2484