YEARLY HIGH
201.1646 LKR
YEARLY LOW
111.9162 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
173.0064 LKR

2022 BGN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 201.1646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 111.9162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.2484 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.2273 to the December average rate of 198.4345, the exchange rate registered a net change of 69.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 201.1646 was up 61.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 124.9146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,005,823 LKR
2021 Average 599,841 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 559,581 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 446,241.96 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

206.5552
109.1066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 157.5612, compared to 188.4516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.8904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.5612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 188.4516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 56.4101 LKR (High: 168.3263 / Low: 111.9162). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7732 LKR (High: 118.5314 / Low: 115.7583).

March Spread (Volatile) ±56.4101
February Spread (Stable) ±2.7732

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 7.1517 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 193.3334) against the same month in 2021 (average: 122.5298), the exchange rate shifted by +70.8036 (+57.78%).

2022 Avg (May) 193.3334
2021 Avg (May) 122.5298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 118.8746 114.9899 117.2273
February 118.5314 115.7583 117.4726
March 168.3263 111.9162 143.8838
April 191.6709 165.4149 179.0989
May 201.1646 186.3766 193.3334
June 198.3101 186.0533 194.3511
July 191.2415 183.7229 187.1994
August 191.6560 181.8221 186.6470
September 188.2222 178.1705 183.0749
October 187.4490 180.8235 183.6280
November 196.1528 182.7738 191.7257
December 199.9134 196.8317 198.4345