YEARLY HIGH
0.3876 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0803 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1987 LKR

2021 SYP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SYP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.3876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3074 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3734 to the December average rate of 0.0806, the exchange rate registered a net change of -78.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3876 was up 2.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,938 LKR
2020 Average 1,807 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 401 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,536.88 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4093
0.0507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.2567, compared to 0.1408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.2298 LKR (High: 0.3876 / Low: 0.1578). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 LKR (High: 0.0810 / Low: 0.0803).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2298
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1581 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.3153) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3590), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0437 (-12.17%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.3153
2020 Avg (March) 0.3590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3858 0.3626 0.3734
February 0.3844 0.3771 0.3794
March 0.3876 0.1578 0.3153
April 0.1602 0.1527 0.1572
May 0.1585 0.1555 0.1569
June 0.1584 0.1570 0.1578
July 0.1587 0.1580 0.1584
August 0.1592 0.1584 0.1587
September 0.1602 0.1583 0.1588
October 0.1607 0.1586 0.1597
November 0.1610 0.0804 0.1285
December 0.0810 0.0803 0.0806