2021 TRY to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.2203 LKR

YEARLY LOW

12.2032 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.9615 LKR

2021 TRY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the TRY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 28.2203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 12.2032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0171 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.8753 to the December average rate of 15.2411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 28.2203 was down 8.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 30.9480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,411,015 LKR

2020 Average 1,331,959 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 610,160 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 800,854.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

28.6155

14.0253

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 24.9368, compared to 20.9861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.9368

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 6.7308 LKR (High: 18.9340 / Low: 12.2032). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7214 LKR (High: 23.5967 / Low: 22.8753).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.7308

July Spread (Stable) ±0.7214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.6630 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 27.3996) against the same month in 2020 (average: 29.9365), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5369 (-8.47%).

2021 Avg (February) 27.3996

2020 Avg (February) 29.9365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.6678	25.0160	25.8753
February	28.2203	26.1867	27.3996
March	27.3471	23.8903	25.6801
April	25.0105	23.0268	24.1633
May	23.9373	23.1335	23.5230
June	23.6280	22.6627	22.9794
July	23.5967	22.8753	23.1739
August	23.9613	23.0496	23.5340
September	24.1696	22.3864	23.3157
October	22.5927	20.7116	21.7478
November	21.1563	15.0117	18.9041
December	18.9340	12.2032	15.2411