YEARLY HIGH
19.9490 LKR
YEARLY LOW
12.7617 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8177 LKR

2022 EGP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the EGP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 19.9490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 12.7617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1873 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8848 to the December average rate of 14.8744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 19.9490 was up 54.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 12.9253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,745 LKR
2021 Average 63,198 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 63,808 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,936.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

20.0489
12.2237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 16.2092, compared to 17.4262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 4.8104 LKR (High: 17.6238 / Low: 12.8135). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1115 LKR (High: 12.9338 / Low: 12.8223).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.8104
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1115

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.1580 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 19.3968) against the same month in 2021 (average: 12.5946), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8021 (+54.01%).

2022 Avg (May) 19.3968
2021 Avg (May) 12.5946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9338 12.8223 12.8848
February 12.9597 12.7617 12.8758
March 17.6238 12.8135 15.3198
April 19.1999 16.1652 17.5730
May 19.9490 18.9158 19.3968
June 19.4077 18.6304 19.2052
July 19.2560 18.7168 19.0169
August 19.1512 18.4457 18.8396
September 18.9865 18.3114 18.6324
October 18.7153 15.1255 18.1759
November 15.2298 14.8904 15.0179
December 15.0072 14.7557 14.8744