YEARLY HIGH
170.4872 LKR
YEARLY LOW
93.4077 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.3882 LKR

2022 FJD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the FJD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 170.4872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 93.4077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.0795 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.0848 to the December average rate of 166.0974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 74.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 170.4872 was up 71.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 99.1559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 852,436 LKR
2021 Average 479,533 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 467,038 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 385,397.69 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

173.2266
87.6753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 132.3668, compared to 162.4095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.0427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.3668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.4095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 46.9625 LKR (High: 141.8214 / Low: 94.8588). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1771 LKR (High: 95.3567 / Low: 94.1795).

March Spread (Volatile) ±46.9625
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1771

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.1264 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 164.5176) against the same month in 2021 (average: 97.1410), the exchange rate shifted by +67.3766 (+69.36%).

2022 Avg (May) 164.5176
2021 Avg (May) 97.1410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 96.1190 93.4077 95.0848
February 95.3567 94.1795 94.8046
March 141.8214 94.8588 121.5213
April 164.7828 140.8965 153.0102
May 170.4872 160.0230 164.5176
June 169.0400 158.6543 165.2625
July 164.2388 159.4941 162.5797
August 169.9989 158.4715 164.1210
September 163.8062 156.1468 159.9946
October 161.0198 154.1197 158.2548
November 167.1832 158.2512 163.4098
December 168.0981 163.4433 166.0974