2022 CDF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1826 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1003 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1601 LKR

2022 CDF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CDF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.1826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.1003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0823 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1010 to the December average rate of 0.1793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 77.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1826 was up 78.35% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1024, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 913 LKR

2021 Average 498 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 502 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 411.28 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1877

0.0929

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.1413, compared to 0.1788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1413

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0471 LKR (High: 0.1476 / Low: 0.1005). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 LKR (High: 0.1012 / Low: 0.1003).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0471

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 0.1793) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0790 (+78.69%).

2022 Avg (August) 0.1793

2021 Avg (August) 0.1004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1014	0.1005	0.1010
February	0.1012	0.1003	0.1008
March	0.1476	0.1005	0.1273
April	0.1771	0.1470	0.1613
May	0.1825	0.1739	0.1780
June	0.1810	0.1744	0.1796
July	0.1822	0.1775	0.1798
August	0.1826	0.1729	0.1793
September	0.1823	0.1743	0.1768
October	0.1807	0.1756	0.1784
November	0.1798	0.1768	0.1790
December	0.1805	0.1786	0.1793