YEARLY HIGH
7.0517 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.9297 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2089 LKR

2022 ETB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ETB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 7.0517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 3.9297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1220 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0843 to the December average rate of 6.8506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 67.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.0517 was up 40.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.0173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,258 LKR
2021 Average 22,671 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 19,648 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,609.86 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

7.2179
3.7178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 5.5401, compared to 6.8776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 1.8496 LKR (High: 5.7793 / Low: 3.9297). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0750 LKR (High: 4.1286 / Low: 4.0536).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8496
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0750

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0748 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 6.9263) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.6280), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2982 (+49.66%).

2022 Avg (May) 6.9263
2021 Avg (May) 4.6280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1286 4.0536 4.0843
February 4.0649 3.9517 4.0094
March 5.7793 3.9297 4.9974
April 6.9164 5.7536 6.3031
May 7.0517 6.7599 6.9263
June 6.9887 6.7109 6.9202
July 6.9861 6.7479 6.8732
August 6.9765 6.7385 6.8690
September 7.0006 6.7775 6.8592
October 6.9789 6.8110 6.9135
November 6.9449 6.8246 6.9004
December 6.9041 6.7987 6.8506