YEARLY HIGH
204.9796 LKR
YEARLY LOW
111.6563 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
179.7053 LKR

2022 AWG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AWG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 204.9796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 111.6563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.3233 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.5576 to the December average rate of 203.6235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 80.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 204.9796 was up 81.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 112.9717, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,024,898 LKR
2021 Average 551,059 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 558,282 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 466,616.29 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

212.7394
103.3493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 157.6020, compared to 201.8087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44.2067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.6020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 201.8087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 52.3138 LKR (High: 164.3096 / Low: 111.9957). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0564 LKR (High: 113.0864 / Low: 112.0301).

March Spread (Volatile) ±52.3138
January Spread (Stable) ±1.0564

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0925 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 200.4933) against the same month in 2021 (average: 110.9416), the exchange rate shifted by +89.5517 (+80.72%).

2022 Avg (September) 200.4933
2021 Avg (September) 110.9416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 113.0864 112.0301 112.5576
February 112.9353 111.6563 112.4651
March 164.3096 111.9957 141.9887
April 197.3321 163.7506 179.9739
May 202.6388 194.0724 198.7891
June 201.1261 193.9274 199.8378
July 202.5841 197.8436 200.1201
August 203.0931 196.5047 200.3125
September 204.9796 197.6396 200.4933
October 204.0121 199.3966 202.7369
November 204.5110 199.8619 203.5658
December 204.8563 202.5120 203.6235