2022 LKR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3808 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.2122 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2539 BTN

2022 LKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.3808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.2122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1686 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3674 to the December average rate of 0.2249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3808 was down 3.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3944, 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 1,904 BTN

2021 Average 1,862 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 1,061 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 842.89 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3855

0.2006

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BTN 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 0.2851, compared to 0.2228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2851

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.1241 BTN (High: 0.3808 / Low: 0.2567). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 BTN (High: 0.2279 / Low: 0.2228).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1241

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0680 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.3039) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3684), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0645 (-17.50%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.3039

2021 Avg (March) 0.3684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3719	0.3639	0.3674
February	0.3734	0.3679	0.3701
March	0.3808	0.2567	0.3039
April	0.2561	0.2157	0.2359
May	0.2221	0.2122	0.2160
June	0.2235	0.2143	0.2171
July	0.2247	0.2174	0.2213
August	0.2248	0.2154	0.2206
September	0.2278	0.2159	0.2218
October	0.2279	0.2228	0.2254
November	0.2256	0.2199	0.2226
December	0.2267	0.2204	0.2249