YEARLY HIGH
0.3724 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.3444 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3577 LKR

2021 XAF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.3724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.3444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0280 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3552 to the December average rate of 0.3489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3724 was up 5.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,862 LKR
2020 Average 1,614 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,722 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139.75 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3671
0.3473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.3603, compared to 0.3551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0226 LKR (High: 0.3670 / Low: 0.3444). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 LKR (High: 0.3617 / Low: 0.3571).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0226
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.3654) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0530 (+16.97%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.3654
2020 Avg (May) 0.3124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3670 0.3444 0.3552
February 0.3642 0.3528 0.3587
March 0.3631 0.3547 0.3579
April 0.3682 0.3523 0.3605
May 0.3724 0.3607 0.3654
June 0.3686 0.3595 0.3641
July 0.3617 0.3571 0.3591
August 0.3611 0.3550 0.3580
September 0.3639 0.3525 0.3584
October 0.3597 0.3513 0.3550
November 0.3571 0.3460 0.3513
December 0.3519 0.3462 0.3489