2022 JPY to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8552 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.7390 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4426 LKR

2022 JPY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JPY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 2.8552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 1.7390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1163 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7636 to the December average rate of 2.7216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 54.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.8552 was up 49.79% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.9062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,427,618 LKR

2021 Average 903,479 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 869,485 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 558,132.96 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.8786

1.6550

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 2.2821, compared to 2.6031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2821

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.6700 LKR (High: 2.4175 / Low: 1.7476). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0347 LKR (High: 1.7737 / Low: 1.7390).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6700

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0347

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1374 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 2.7767) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9693 (+53.63%).

2022 Avg (May) 2.7767

2021 Avg (May) 1.8073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7823	1.7400	1.7636
February	1.7737	1.7390	1.7569
March	2.4175	1.7476	2.1490
April	2.7662	2.4008	2.5635
May	2.8552	2.6834	2.7767
June	2.7712	2.5811	2.6827
July	2.6915	2.5890	2.6348
August	2.7352	2.5456	2.6641
September	2.6067	2.4885	2.5267
October	2.5367	2.4311	2.4841
November	2.6821	2.4533	2.5872
December	2.7819	2.6649	2.7216