2022 LKR to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4275 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.2398 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2999 BDT

2022 LKR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 0.4275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 0.2398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1878 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4241 to the December average rate of 0.2830, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4275 was down 6.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4570, 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 2,138 BDT

2021 Average 2,144 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 1,199 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 938.83 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4427

0.2260

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BDT 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 0.3268, compared to 0.2730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.1362 BDT (High: 0.4275 / Low: 0.2913). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BDT (High: 0.4256 / Low: 0.4238).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1362

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0812 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.3434) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4294), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0860 (-20.02%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.3434

2021 Avg (March) 0.4294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4256	0.4225	0.4241
February	0.4256	0.4238	0.4246
March	0.4275	0.2913	0.3434
April	0.2924	0.2436	0.2675
May	0.2507	0.2398	0.2441
June	0.2662	0.2470	0.2569
July	0.2668	0.2563	0.2615
August	0.2677	0.2595	0.2633
September	0.2910	0.2546	0.2714
October	0.2895	0.2760	0.2803
November	0.2867	0.2741	0.2785
December	0.2914	0.2780	0.2830