YEARLY HIGH
150.8033 LKR
YEARLY LOW
140.8631 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.6324 LKR

2021 SGD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SGD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 150.8033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 140.8631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9402 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.3868 to the December average rate of 148.4965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 150.8033 was up 5.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 142.8624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 754,017 LKR
2020 Average 672,355 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 704,316 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,700.87 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

149.2831
143.9417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 147.1908, compared to 148.0741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.1908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.0741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 8.0767 LKR (High: 148.9398 / Low: 140.8631). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1031 LKR (High: 149.7926 / Low: 147.6895).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.0767
November Spread (Stable) ±2.1031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.7434 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 148.0515) against the same month in 2020 (average: 134.6321), the exchange rate shifted by +13.4194 (+9.97%).

2021 Avg (April) 148.0515
2020 Avg (April) 134.6321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 148.9398 140.8631 144.3868
February 148.5820 144.6701 146.5373
March 148.3702 145.3834 146.9526
April 150.8033 144.5120 148.0515
May 150.4077 147.3586 148.4545
June 149.9057 147.5554 148.7618
July 148.1191 145.6189 147.0184
August 148.4635 146.1254 147.2766
September 149.7161 146.7183 148.2096
October 150.2582 146.7789 148.6057
November 149.7926 147.6895 148.8380
December 150.4628 147.0897 148.4965