2021 XDR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

288.3438 LKR

YEARLY LOW

267.4634 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

282.6338 LKR

2021 XDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 288.3438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 267.4634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8804 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 276.0378 to the December average rate of 283.7828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 288.3438 was up 5.16% compared to the 2020 peak of 274.1883, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,441,719 LKR

2020 Average 1,291,555 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,337,317 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,401.94 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

285.7997

275.1503

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 281.5745, compared to 283.6931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 281.5745

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 283.6931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 17.8524 LKR (High: 285.3158 / Low: 267.4634). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4715 LKR (High: 284.9059 / Low: 282.4344).

January Spread (Volatile) ±17.8524

July Spread (Stable) ±2.4715

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.3506 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 284.1324) against the same month in 2020 (average: 255.7468), the exchange rate shifted by +28.3856 (+11.10%).

2021 Avg (May) 284.1324

2020 Avg (May) 255.7468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	285.3158	267.4634	276.0378
February	283.7662	277.2736	280.1874
March	284.0498	279.8986	281.8038
April	287.5042	275.3342	282.3734
May	288.3438	281.5710	284.1324
June	286.4694	282.4561	284.9122
July	284.9059	282.4344	283.5616
August	284.9538	282.4702	283.5708
September	286.0788	281.3972	283.7396
October	286.6526	281.4481	283.6504
November	285.9547	283.2398	283.8536
December	285.1229	282.3412	283.7828