YEARLY HIGH
47.3839 LKR
YEARLY LOW
25.7457 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.2947 LKR

2022 HKD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HKD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 47.3839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 25.7457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.6382 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.9940 to the December average rate of 47.0836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 81.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 47.3839 was up 81.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 26.0694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,184,598 LKR
2021 Average 638,121 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 643,642 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 540,955.48 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

49.1960
23.8473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 36.2221, compared to 46.3673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.2221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.3673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 12.0069 LKR (High: 37.7950 / Low: 25.7881). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1913 LKR (High: 26.0725 / Low: 25.8812).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.0069
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1913

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0534 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 47.0836) against the same month in 2021 (average: 25.9596), the exchange rate shifted by +21.1240 (+81.37%).

2022 Avg (December) 47.0836
2021 Avg (December) 25.9596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.0725 25.8812 25.9940
February 26.0640 25.7457 25.9597
March 37.7950 25.7881 32.6706
April 45.2807 37.6319 41.3161
May 46.4864 44.5004 45.5655
June 46.1436 44.4799 45.8267
July 46.2672 45.2122 45.7733
August 46.5893 45.1927 45.9854
September 47.0044 45.3224 46.0123
October 46.7852 45.7242 46.5157
November 47.2081 45.8938 46.8334
December 47.3839 46.6832 47.0836