2022 KWD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1202.5104 LKR

YEARLY LOW

663.3181 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1054.7367 LKR

2022 KWD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1202.5104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 663.3181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 539.1923 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 669.5991 to the December average rate of 1196.5255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 78.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1202.5104 was up 79.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 671.1701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,012,552 LKR

2021 Average 3,287,785 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 3,316,590 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,695,961.41 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1249.2492

616.5648

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 930.1701, compared to 1179.3033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 249.1332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 930.1701

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1179.3033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 308.9524 LKR (High: 972.5832 / Low: 663.6308). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5210 LKR (High: 672.2266 / Low: 665.7056).

March Spread (Volatile) ±308.9524

January Spread (Stable) ±6.5210

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.1002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1196.5255) against the same month in 2021 (average: 668.6970), the exchange rate shifted by +527.8285 (+78.93%).

2022 Avg (December) 1196.5255

2021 Avg (December) 668.6970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	672.2266	665.7056	669.5991
February	672.5677	663.3181	669.2885
March	972.5832	663.6308	841.2887
April	1159.8372	968.8733	1061.1529
May	1192.7918	1137.6910	1166.9439
June	1181.2455	1135.0941	1172.7477
July	1180.9634	1155.4669	1168.5662
August	1190.2635	1150.6226	1174.5969
September	1194.1948	1150.8855	1168.4967
October	1186.2740	1156.6711	1177.6733
November	1199.2373	1167.3759	1189.9614
December	1202.5104	1190.9322	1196.5255