2022 GTQ to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

47.5872 LKR

YEARLY LOW

26.1351 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.7082 LKR

2022 GTQ to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GTQ to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 47.5872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 26.1351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.4521 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2876 to the December average rate of 46.6047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 77.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 47.5872 was up 80.97% compared to the 2021 peak of 26.2960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 237,936 LKR

2021 Average 128,205 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 130,675 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,260.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

49.0488

24.2184

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 36.8528, compared to 46.5637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.7109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.8528

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.5637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 12.3867 LKR (High: 38.5218 / Low: 26.1351). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2239 LKR (High: 26.3818 / Low: 26.1579).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.3867

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3749 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 46.6334) against the same month in 2021 (average: 25.5743), the exchange rate shifted by +21.0591 (+82.34%).

2022 Avg (May) 46.6334

2021 Avg (May) 25.5743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.4084	26.1480	26.2876
February	26.3818	26.1579	26.3054
March	38.5218	26.1351	33.1835
April	46.3520	38.3769	42.1986
May	47.5872	45.5290	46.6334
June	47.0420	45.1789	46.5081
July	47.0324	45.8932	46.4143
August	47.2095	45.8688	46.5967
September	47.2793	45.5979	46.3400
October	46.8353	45.6248	46.4470
November	47.1913	46.6111	46.9796
December	47.0327	46.3781	46.6047