YEARLY HIGH
0.0957 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0495 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0759 LKR

2022 COP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the COP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.0957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0462 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0506 to the December average rate of 0.0766, the exchange rate registered a net change of 51.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0957 was up 68.59% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 478,636 LKR
2021 Average 265,227 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 247,437 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 231,199.48 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0957
0.0465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.0725, compared to 0.0793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0278 LKR (High: 0.0788 / Low: 0.0510). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 LKR (High: 0.0522 / Low: 0.0509).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0278
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.0889) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0528), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0361 (+68.34%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.0889
2021 Avg (May) 0.0528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0516 0.0495 0.0506
February 0.0522 0.0509 0.0514
March 0.0788 0.0510 0.0672
April 0.0896 0.0785 0.0852
May 0.0957 0.0850 0.0889
June 0.0956 0.0867 0.0916
July 0.0865 0.0771 0.0821
August 0.0880 0.0805 0.0833
September 0.0834 0.0795 0.0814
October 0.0814 0.0736 0.0777
November 0.0771 0.0719 0.0746
December 0.0774 0.0755 0.0766