YEARLY HIGH
262.4910 LKR
YEARLY LOW
141.0844 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
223.6558 LKR

2022 AUD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AUD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 262.4910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 141.0844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 121.4066 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.2804 to the December average rate of 247.6182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 70.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 262.4910 was up 68.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 155.7470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,312,455 LKR
2021 Average 744,967 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 705,422 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 607,032.98 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

263.4204
134.2339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 203.7318, compared to 243.5798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.8480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 203.7318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 243.5798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 75.8608 LKR (High: 222.3188 / Low: 146.4580). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5664 LKR (High: 146.7019 / Low: 143.1356).

March Spread (Volatile) ±75.8608
February Spread (Stable) ±3.5664

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.2993 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 252.2525) against the same month in 2021 (average: 153.1202), the exchange rate shifted by +99.1323 (+64.74%).

2022 Avg (May) 252.2525
2021 Avg (May) 153.1202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 147.7577 141.0844 145.2804
February 146.7019 143.1356 144.9994
March 222.3188 146.4580 188.9587
April 253.0421 222.3560 238.2447
May 262.4910 243.5912 252.2525
June 261.6158 240.4882 252.6549
July 251.4777 240.7299 246.5990
August 257.7251 242.1793 250.7422
September 249.5839 233.9569 241.5594
October 238.6189 226.3509 232.2602
November 250.5043 230.6809 242.6999
December 251.3977 243.9314 247.6182