YEARLY HIGH
0.5729 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.2904 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3655 ALL

2022 LKR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.5729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.2904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2825 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5293 to the December average rate of 0.2963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5729 was up 5.27% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,865 ALL
2021 Average 2,610 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 1,452 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,412.66 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5526
0.2730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ALL 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 0.4140, compared to 0.3171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.2007 ALL (High: 0.5729 / Low: 0.3722). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 ALL (High: 0.3262 / Low: 0.3168).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2007
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.4459) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5252), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0794 (-15.11%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.4459
2021 Avg (March) 0.5252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5371 0.5230 0.5293
February 0.5360 0.5227 0.5288
March 0.5729 0.3722 0.4459
April 0.3742 0.3199 0.3457
May 0.3308 0.3073 0.3189
June 0.3291 0.3096 0.3151
July 0.3262 0.3168 0.3206
August 0.3298 0.3120 0.3202
September 0.3331 0.3151 0.3262
October 0.3313 0.3204 0.3262
November 0.3277 0.3039 0.3130
December 0.3038 0.2904 0.2963