YEARLY HIGH
4.5701 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.0955 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8716 LKR

2022 KGS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 4.5701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 2.0955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4746 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3887 to the December average rate of 4.3074, the exchange rate registered a net change of 80.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.5701 was up 90.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.3988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,850 LKR
2021 Average 11,727 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 10,477 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,372.98 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.7348
2.1544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 3.3351, compared to 4.4080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 1.0596 LKR (High: 3.1551 / Low: 2.0955). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 LKR (High: 2.3946 / Low: 2.3790).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0596
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0950 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0950

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 4.4607) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.3679), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0928 (+88.38%).

2022 Avg (October) 4.4607
2021 Avg (October) 2.3679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3946 2.3790 2.3887
February 2.3980 2.1327 2.3694
March 3.1551 2.0955 2.5992
April 4.1746 3.1799 3.7398
May 4.5309 4.2069 4.3940
June 4.5526 4.3920 4.5198
July 4.5278 4.3533 4.4549
August 4.5289 4.2901 4.4079
September 4.5581 4.3797 4.4515
October 4.5701 4.3445 4.4607
November 4.4008 4.3080 4.3658
December 4.3665 4.2571 4.3074