YEARLY HIGH
273.2798 LKR
YEARLY LOW
148.1891 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
234.1774 LKR

2022 BND to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BND to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 273.2798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 148.1891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 125.0906 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.9829 to the December average rate of 271.2910, the exchange rate registered a net change of 80.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 273.2798 was up 81.32% compared to the 2021 peak of 150.7185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,366,399 LKR
2021 Average 738,255 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 740,946 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 625,453.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

283.4218
137.8521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 207.3678, compared to 260.9870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 53.6193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 207.3678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 260.9870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 69.6588 LKR (High: 217.8479 / Low: 148.1891). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4105 LKR (High: 150.9477 / Low: 148.5372).

March Spread (Volatile) ±69.6588
January Spread (Stable) ±2.4105

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.6707 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 271.2910) against the same month in 2021 (average: 148.5115), the exchange rate shifted by +122.7795 (+82.67%).

2022 Avg (December) 271.2910
2021 Avg (December) 148.5115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.9477 148.5372 149.9829
February 151.2210 148.7819 150.3802
March 217.8479 148.1891 188.1766
April 257.5862 217.2580 237.0659
May 267.0908 250.6084 258.7815
June 263.5332 250.9247 259.8196
July 260.0279 254.1324 257.6925
August 265.1292 253.9260 260.6266
September 262.0821 249.9942 255.9559
October 260.3900 250.7677 256.0231
November 269.6947 256.8526 264.3331
December 273.2798 268.9661 271.2910