YEARLY HIGH
55.8394 LKR
YEARLY LOW
48.2557 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.2107 LKR

2021 PEN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 55.8394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 48.2557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5838 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.7888 to the December average rate of 50.0703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 55.8394 was down 2.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 57.4624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 279,197 LKR
2020 Average 265,484 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 241,278 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,918.92 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

54.0891
48.1242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 52.6758, compared to 49.7456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.6758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.7456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 4.7891 LKR (High: 55.8394 / Low: 51.0503). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6954 LKR (High: 50.5671 / Low: 49.8718).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.7891
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6954

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.6582 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 53.5921) against the same month in 2020 (average: 56.3618), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7698 (-4.91%).

2021 Avg (April) 53.5921
2020 Avg (April) 56.3618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.5184 51.1744 52.7888
February 54.1529 52.9771 53.3703
March 53.7180 52.9405 53.2294
April 55.8394 51.0503 53.5921
May 53.8285 51.4304 52.3553
June 51.7620 49.9361 50.7188
July 51.4235 50.0141 50.5895
August 50.8330 48.5203 48.9313
September 49.0833 48.3164 48.6213
October 51.4624 48.2557 49.9884
November 50.5671 49.8718 50.2725
December 51.1531 49.5478 50.0703