YEARLY HIGH
0.0295 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0176 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0227 LKR

2022 LAK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LAK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 0.0295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.0176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0180 to the December average rate of 0.0212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0295 was up 37.59% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147 LKR
2021 Average 102 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 88 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.55 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0286
0.0168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0229, compared to 0.0224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0077 LKR (High: 0.0253 / Low: 0.0176). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0177).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.0272) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+29.40%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.0272
2021 Avg (April) 0.0210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0181 0.0178 0.0180
February 0.0179 0.0177 0.0178
March 0.0253 0.0176 0.0221
April 0.0295 0.0250 0.0272
May 0.0290 0.0266 0.0276
June 0.0270 0.0237 0.0248
July 0.0243 0.0236 0.0239
August 0.0242 0.0230 0.0236
September 0.0236 0.0218 0.0227
October 0.0221 0.0210 0.0216
November 0.0217 0.0199 0.0214
December 0.0213 0.0210 0.0212