YEARLY HIGH
0.0323 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0268 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0293 LKR

2021 PYG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PYG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0277 to the December average rate of 0.0297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0323 was up 8.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0299, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161 LKR
2020 Average 137 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 134 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.44 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0313
0.0274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0294, compared to 0.0292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0026 LKR (High: 0.0323 / Low: 0.0297). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.0289 / Low: 0.0287).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0309) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+5.00%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0309
2020 Avg (April) 0.0295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0286 0.0268 0.0277
February 0.0298 0.0280 0.0289
March 0.0310 0.0293 0.0300
April 0.0323 0.0297 0.0309
May 0.0303 0.0290 0.0294
June 0.0297 0.0292 0.0294
July 0.0295 0.0287 0.0291
August 0.0289 0.0287 0.0288
September 0.0292 0.0287 0.0289
October 0.0293 0.0289 0.0291
November 0.0297 0.0292 0.0294
December 0.0299 0.0295 0.0297