2022 BOB to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.4027 LKR

YEARLY LOW

29.2551 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

46.9237 LKR

2022 BOB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 53.4027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 29.2551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1476 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3990 to the December average rate of 53.0544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 80.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 53.4027 was up 81.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 29.4482, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 267,013 LKR

2021 Average 143,701 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 146,275 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,737.85 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

55.4824

27.0278

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 41.2118, compared to 52.6356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.4238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.2118

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.6356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 13.7453 LKR (High: 43.0544 / Low: 29.3091). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1704 LKR (High: 29.5092 / Low: 29.3388).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.7453

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1704

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0568 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 52.2938) against the same month in 2021 (average: 28.9367), the exchange rate shifted by +23.3571 (+80.72%).

2022 Avg (September) 52.2938

2021 Avg (September) 28.9367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.4853	29.2551	29.3990
February	29.5092	29.3388	29.4207
March	43.0544	29.3091	37.1647
April	51.5648	42.8937	47.0430
May	53.0900	50.7237	52.0173
June	52.6531	50.7235	52.2263
July	53.0181	51.5662	52.2582
August	53.1674	51.2618	52.2645
September	53.4027	51.6451	52.2938
October	53.1164	52.0959	52.8316
November	53.3289	52.7481	53.1112
December	53.3294	52.7829	53.0544