2022 GMD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 GMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the GMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 6.7409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 3.7713.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9696 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8358 to the December average rate of 5.9092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 54.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.7409 was up 70.61% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.9510, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
GMD to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.2841, compared to 6.3702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0861 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 1.7212 LKR (High: 5.5040 / Low: 3.7827). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0424 LKR (High: 3.8555 / Low: 3.8130).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4444 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 6.6288) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.8540), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7748 (+72.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8555 | 3.8130 | 3.8358 |
| February | 3.8307 | 3.7713 | 3.8110 |
| March | 5.5040 | 3.7827 | 4.7731 |
| April | 6.6040 | 5.4802 | 6.0069 |
| May | 6.7409 | 6.4694 | 6.6288 |
| June | 6.7027 | 6.4481 | 6.6492 |
| July | 6.7171 | 6.5645 | 6.6480 |
| August | 6.7324 | 6.4314 | 6.6385 |
| September | 6.7391 | 6.4938 | 6.5886 |
| October | 6.6024 | 6.2408 | 6.4408 |
| November | 6.2666 | 5.8913 | 5.9964 |
| December | 5.9498 | 5.8835 | 5.9092 |