YEARLY HIGH
2.4973 AMD
YEARLY LOW
1.0703 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4446 AMD

2022 LKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 2.4973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 1.0703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4270 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3792 to the December average rate of 1.0760, the exchange rate registered a net change of -54.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.4973 was down 11.09% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.8088, 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 12,486 AMD
2021 Average 12,740 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,352 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,134.83 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.5095
0.9457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AMD 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 1.7803, compared to 1.1090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.8456 AMD (High: 2.4973 / Low: 1.6516). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 AMD (High: 1.0821 / Low: 1.0703).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8456
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

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 0.5197 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1.9878) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.6659), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6781 (-25.44%).

2022 Avg (March) 1.9878
2021 Avg (March) 2.6659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3912 2.3625 2.3792
February 2.3959 2.3605 2.3750
March 2.4973 1.6516 1.9878
April 1.6344 1.3017 1.4682
May 1.3177 1.2279 1.2811
June 1.2412 1.1292 1.1904
July 1.1608 1.1177 1.1390
August 1.1386 1.1022 1.1223
September 1.1580 1.1073 1.1308
October 1.1249 1.0950 1.1055
November 1.1032 1.0708 1.0804
December 1.0821 1.0703 1.0760