YEARLY HIGH
0.8128 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.7435 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7925 LKR

2021 YER to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the YER to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.8128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.7435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0694 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7648 to the December average rate of 0.8091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.8128 was up 5.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,064 LKR
2020 Average 3,704 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,717 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 346.78 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.8135
0.7603
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.7837, compared to 0.8014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0467 LKR (High: 0.7901 / Low: 0.7435). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 LKR (High: 0.7978 / Low: 0.7938).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0467
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.8091) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7478), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0613 (+8.19%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.8091
2020 Avg (December) 0.7478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7901 0.7435 0.7648
February 0.7873 0.7725 0.7771
March 0.7967 0.7768 0.7882
April 0.8049 0.7666 0.7895
May 0.7976 0.7808 0.7889
June 0.7968 0.7898 0.7936
July 0.7978 0.7938 0.7960
August 0.8008 0.7943 0.7971
September 0.8033 0.7935 0.7963
October 0.8074 0.7966 0.8024
November 0.8104 0.8044 0.8074
December 0.8128 0.8058 0.8091