2022 FKP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

461.3837 LKR

YEARLY LOW

264.3951 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

396.2454 LKR

2022 FKP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the FKP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 461.3837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 264.3951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 196.9886 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 274.5483 to the December average rate of 446.4708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 62.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 461.3837 was up 63.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 281.9862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,306,919 LKR

2021 Average 1,364,529 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,321,976 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 984,942.79 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

463.7177

256.7546

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 365.3737, compared to 427.1170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 61.7433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 365.3737

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 427.1170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 123.1489 LKR (High: 387.5441 / Low: 264.3951). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0949 LKR (High: 275.8871 / Low: 268.7922).

March Spread (Volatile) ±123.1489

February Spread (Stable) ±7.0949

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 22.4164 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.4164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 445.2874) against the same month in 2021 (average: 277.7862), the exchange rate shifted by +167.5013 (+60.30%).

2022 Avg (May) 445.2874

2021 Avg (May) 277.7862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	278.3305	270.2909	274.5483
February	275.8871	268.7922	274.0016
March	387.5441	264.3951	336.4014
April	445.5407	386.6084	418.9905
May	461.3837	430.5804	445.2874
June	453.3872	419.3757	443.0130
July	437.3239	424.1988	431.5099
August	442.9220	411.3336	431.6260
September	423.2382	389.9599	409.2096
October	426.4729	401.1195	412.4939
November	446.5042	408.1984	431.3920
December	454.0864	439.7321	446.4708