YEARLY HIGH
4.7117 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.6259 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1003 LKR

2022 BTN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BTN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 4.7117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 2.6259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0857 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7218 to the December average rate of 4.4477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.7117 was up 71.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.7494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,558 LKR
2021 Average 13,429 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 13,130 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,428.65 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.8231
2.5093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 3.7110, compared to 4.4897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 1.2690 LKR (High: 3.8949 / Low: 2.6259). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0399 LKR (High: 2.7178 / Low: 2.6779).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2690
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0881 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 4.6302) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.6954), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9348 (+71.78%).

2022 Avg (May) 4.6302
2021 Avg (May) 2.6954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7482 2.6888 2.7218
February 2.7178 2.6779 2.7021
March 3.8949 2.6259 3.3543
April 4.6364 3.9047 4.2502
May 4.7117 4.5016 4.6302
June 4.6656 4.4744 4.6071
July 4.5996 4.4497 4.5190
August 4.6419 4.4478 4.5341
September 4.6319 4.3904 4.5092
October 4.4875 4.3883 4.4362
November 4.5472 4.4323 4.4917
December 4.5364 4.4113 4.4477