2022 GYD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7638 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.9631 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5460 LKR

2022 GYD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GYD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 1.7638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.9631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8007 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9684 to the December average rate of 1.7522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 80.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.7638 was up 81.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,819 LKR

2021 Average 4,743 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,816 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,003.60 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8332

0.8893

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 1.3553, compared to 1.7367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3553

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.4517 LKR (High: 1.4148 / Low: 0.9631). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 LKR (High: 0.9697 / Low: 0.9655).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4517

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.7271) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9551), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7720 (+80.83%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.7271

2021 Avg (September) 0.9551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9708	0.9648	0.9684
February	0.9697	0.9655	0.9680
March	1.4148	0.9631	1.2216
April	1.6969	1.4096	1.5467
May	1.7446	1.6692	1.7096
June	1.7303	1.6693	1.7178
July	1.7417	1.6968	1.7176
August	1.7460	1.6968	1.7231
September	1.7638	1.7058	1.7271
October	1.7542	1.7206	1.7456
November	1.7615	1.7422	1.7546
December	1.7613	1.7433	1.7522