YEARLY HIGH
979.5671 LKR
YEARLY LOW
534.8133 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
858.0046 LKR

2022 BHD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BHD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 979.5671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 534.8133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 444.7538 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 537.2818 to the December average rate of 973.2333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 81.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 979.5671 was up 81.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 538.7512, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,897,836 LKR
2021 Average 2,631,366 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,674,066 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,223,769.07 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1016.8428
493.5287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 752.3090, compared to 963.7001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 211.3911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 752.3090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 963.7001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 249.8795 LKR (High: 784.6928 / Low: 534.8133). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2853 LKR (High: 538.5725 / Low: 535.2872).

March Spread (Volatile) ±249.8795
January Spread (Stable) ±3.2853

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 1.0040 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 973.2333) against the same month in 2021 (average: 537.0002), the exchange rate shifted by +436.2332 (+81.24%).

2022 Avg (December) 973.2333
2021 Avg (December) 537.0002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 538.5725 535.2872 537.2818
February 539.2615 535.6635 537.1383
March 784.6928 534.8133 677.9945
April 942.2933 782.0774 858.8645
May 967.7082 926.4188 948.6557
June 960.2964 926.1558 953.9191
July 963.2610 941.3117 952.9151
August 969.9327 940.6376 957.0336
September 978.6122 944.3490 958.1958
October 974.0630 951.9202 968.0397
November 978.2594 951.0147 972.7833
December 979.5671 968.1666 973.2333