2022 KES to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 KES to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the KES to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 3.1358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 1.7675.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3683 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7862 to the December average rate of 2.9809, the exchange rate registered a net change of 66.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.1358 was up 66.21% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.8867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
KES 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 2.4576, compared to 3.0094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5518 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.8081 LKR (High: 2.5756 / Low: 1.7675). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 LKR (High: 1.7865 / Low: 1.7743).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 3.0752) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8364), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2388 (+67.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7937 | 1.7765 | 1.7862 |
| February | 1.7865 | 1.7743 | 1.7807 |
| March | 2.5756 | 1.7675 | 2.2334 |
| April | 3.0672 | 2.5619 | 2.8045 |
| May | 3.1358 | 3.0037 | 3.0752 |
| June | 3.0962 | 2.9792 | 3.0653 |
| July | 3.0750 | 2.9905 | 3.0357 |
| August | 3.0651 | 2.9521 | 3.0176 |
| September | 3.0605 | 2.9511 | 2.9980 |
| October | 3.0376 | 2.9613 | 3.0161 |
| November | 3.0241 | 2.9874 | 3.0082 |
| December | 3.0094 | 2.9535 | 2.9809 |