2022 LBP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2484 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1321 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2134 LKR

2022 LBP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 0.2484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.1321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1164 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1340 to the December average rate of 0.2415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 80.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2484 was up 84.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,242 LKR

2021 Average 653 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 660 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 581.75 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2526

0.1229

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.1871, compared to 0.2397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1871

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0618 LKR (High: 0.1951 / Low: 0.1333). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 LKR (High: 0.1346 / Low: 0.1330).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0618

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.2389) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1074 (+81.67%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.2389

2021 Avg (September) 0.1315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1345	0.1321	0.1340
February	0.1346	0.1330	0.1337
March	0.1951	0.1333	0.1689
April	0.2328	0.1949	0.2136
May	0.2414	0.2238	0.2355
June	0.2388	0.2312	0.2371
July	0.2411	0.2348	0.2377
August	0.2411	0.2341	0.2377
September	0.2484	0.2358	0.2389
October	0.2421	0.2368	0.2404
November	0.2455	0.2394	0.2418
December	0.2432	0.2386	0.2415