YEARLY HIGH
145.3139 LKR
YEARLY LOW
131.8383 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.2954 LKR

2021 NZD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NZD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 145.3139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 131.8383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4757 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.5827 to the December average rate of 137.3791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 145.3139 was up 7.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 135.2273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 726,570 LKR
2020 Average 603,045 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 659,191 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,378.31 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

143.1003
136.8589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 140.5830, compared to 140.0077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.5830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.0077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 10.3656 LKR (High: 142.2039 / Low: 131.8383). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6669 LKR (High: 140.3018 / Low: 137.6349).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.3656
July Spread (Stable) ±2.6669

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.2078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 141.6988) against the same month in 2020 (average: 122.4096), the exchange rate shifted by +19.2892 (+15.76%).

2021 Avg (October) 141.6988
2020 Avg (October) 122.4096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 142.2039 131.8383 137.5827
February 144.3604 138.4380 140.9801
March 144.1414 138.2387 140.7276
April 144.1608 137.6704 140.7611
May 144.5837 140.7377 142.5802
June 143.2529 137.8656 140.8666
July 140.3018 137.6349 139.1908
August 140.6717 135.9980 139.2000
September 143.2994 137.2769 140.9908
October 145.3139 137.9447 141.6988
November 144.9649 138.1099 141.5868
December 138.8389 135.9147 137.3791