2022 BWP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.5512 LKR

YEARLY LOW

17.1297 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.0239 LKR

2022 BWP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 30.5512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 17.1297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4214 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4485 to the December average rate of 28.4604, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 30.5512 was up 62.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 18.7978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 152,756 LKR

2021 Average 89,517 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 85,649 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,107.25 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

30.8301

16.2319

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 23.9767, compared to 28.0711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.9767

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.0711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 8.5888 LKR (High: 25.8272 / Low: 17.2383). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3575 LKR (High: 17.6892 / Low: 17.3317).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.5888

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3575

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1632 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 29.4832) against the same month in 2021 (average: 18.3643), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1189 (+60.55%).

2022 Avg (May) 29.4832

2021 Avg (May) 18.3643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.6399	17.1297	17.4485
February	17.6892	17.3317	17.5485
March	25.8272	17.2383	22.0862
April	29.3948	25.6410	27.6802
May	30.5512	28.3925	29.4832
June	30.3711	28.3921	29.6136
July	29.2431	28.0486	28.4504
August	29.1279	27.6200	28.5266
September	28.4992	26.9624	27.6325
October	27.6740	26.8609	27.2962
November	28.7062	27.1216	28.0604
December	28.5914	28.2240	28.4604