YEARLY HIGH
139.1477 LKR
YEARLY LOW
59.4750 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.0913 LKR

2022 GEL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 139.1477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 59.4750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.6727 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.8024 to the December average rate of 137.0903, the exchange rate registered a net change of 108.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 139.1477 was up 110.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 65.9618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 695,738 LKR
2021 Average 308,913 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 297,375 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 398,363.34 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

144.2191
58.6737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 93.5840, compared to 130.5986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.5840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.5986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 35.5309 LKR (High: 95.0060 / Low: 59.4750). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4504 LKR (High: 66.6778 / Low: 65.2273).

March Spread (Volatile) ±35.5309
January Spread (Stable) ±1.4504

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.1818 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 137.0903) against the same month in 2021 (average: 65.3732), the exchange rate shifted by +71.7171 (+109.70%).

2022 Avg (December) 137.0903
2021 Avg (December) 65.3732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.6778 65.2273 65.8024
February 69.3897 63.4099 67.5164
March 95.0060 59.4750 79.3512
April 116.6819 95.7250 105.9397
May 126.8173 114.9409 120.5438
June 124.8086 118.7640 122.3508
July 129.7537 120.7136 122.9361
August 134.4154 122.7304 130.2518
September 129.4391 119.7505 127.0700
October 132.9176 128.0707 131.4486
November 136.9357 131.7188 134.7948
December 139.1477 135.0935 137.0903