YEARLY HIGH
0.0090 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0049 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0059 AWG

2022 LKR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.0090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0089 to the December average rate of 0.0049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0090 was down 7.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0097, 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 45 AWG
2021 Average 45 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 24 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.39 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0093
0.0045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AWG 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 0.0068, compared to 0.0050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0028 AWG (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0061). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AWG (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0049).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0089) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0093), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-3.89%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0089
2021 Avg (February) 0.0093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0089 0.0088 0.0089
February 0.0090 0.0089 0.0089
March 0.0089 0.0061 0.0072
April 0.0061 0.0051 0.0056
May 0.0052 0.0049 0.0050
June 0.0052 0.0050 0.0050
July 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
August 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
September 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
October 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
November 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
December 0.0049 0.0049 0.0049