2022 BIF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1796 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1000 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1581 LKR

2022 BIF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BIF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 0.1796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.1000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0795 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1012 to the December average rate of 0.1774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 75.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1796 was up 73.59% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 898 LKR

2021 Average 502 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 500 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 397.74 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1857

0.0931

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.1398, compared to 0.1765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1398

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0454 LKR (High: 0.1454 / Low: 0.1000). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LKR (High: 0.1013 / Low: 0.1004).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0454

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.1757) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0753 (+74.98%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.1757

2021 Avg (September) 0.1004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1026	0.1001	0.1012
February	0.1013	0.1004	0.1009
March	0.1454	0.1000	0.1262
April	0.1743	0.1449	0.1594
May	0.1791	0.1712	0.1758
June	0.1776	0.1706	0.1754
July	0.1771	0.1723	0.1747
August	0.1786	0.1721	0.1755
September	0.1796	0.1743	0.1757
October	0.1789	0.1748	0.1774
November	0.1790	0.1761	0.1780
December	0.1793	0.1764	0.1774