YEARLY HIGH
3.5446 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.9830 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0620 LKR

2022 CVE to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CVE to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 3.5446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 1.9830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5616 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0733 to the December average rate of 3.5146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 69.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.5446 was up 60.65% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.2065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,723 LKR
2021 Average 10,600 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,915 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,808.15 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.6587
1.9291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CVE 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 2.7867, compared to 3.3373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.9892 LKR (High: 2.9722 / Low: 1.9830). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0693 LKR (High: 2.1027 / Low: 2.0335).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9892
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0693

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 0.0968 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 3.5146) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.0660), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4486 (+70.12%).

2022 Avg (December) 3.5146
2021 Avg (December) 2.0660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1032 2.0323 2.0733
February 2.1027 2.0335 2.0745
March 2.9722 1.9830 2.5423
April 3.4229 2.9235 3.1739
May 3.5302 3.2855 3.4182
June 3.5021 3.2870 3.4379
July 3.4358 3.2663 3.3411
August 3.3870 3.2113 3.3022
September 3.3796 3.1303 3.2497
October 3.3021 3.1291 3.2387
November 3.4853 3.2324 3.3775
December 3.5446 3.4650 3.5146