YEARLY HIGH
0.0071 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0038 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0047 AUD

2022 LKR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0069 to the December average rate of 0.0040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0071 was up 0.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0071, 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 35 AUD
2021 Average 34 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 19 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.39 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0072
0.0037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AUD 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 0.0052, compared to 0.0041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0023 AUD (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0045). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AUD (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0040).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0069) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.68%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0069
2021 Avg (January) 0.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0071 0.0068 0.0069
February 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
March 0.0068 0.0045 0.0054
April 0.0045 0.0040 0.0042
May 0.0041 0.0038 0.0040
June 0.0042 0.0038 0.0040
July 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
August 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
September 0.0043 0.0040 0.0041
October 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
November 0.0043 0.0040 0.0041
December 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040