YEARLY HIGH
14.7470 LKR
YEARLY LOW
12.1827 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4328 LKR

2021 ZAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 14.7470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 12.1827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5644 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6678 to the December average rate of 12.7514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.7470 was up 13.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.0343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 737,351 LKR
2020 Average 566,029 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 609,134 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,217.89 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.4173
12.5087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 13.5031, compared to 13.3625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.0536 LKR (High: 13.4978 / Low: 12.4442). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5619 LKR (High: 13.0725 / Low: 12.5106).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0536
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5263 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 14.2582) against the same month in 2020 (average: 10.8612), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3970 (+31.28%).

2021 Avg (June) 14.2582
2020 Avg (June) 10.8612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1223 12.1827 12.6678
February 13.5151 12.8642 13.1764
March 13.5753 12.6387 13.1706
April 14.1838 13.4774 13.7035
May 14.4281 13.6126 14.0420
June 14.7470 13.8499 14.2582
July 14.0246 13.4309 13.7319
August 13.9331 13.0019 13.4916
September 14.1023 13.1663 13.7072
October 13.9138 13.2519 13.4991
November 13.4978 12.4442 12.9940
December 13.0725 12.5106 12.7514