YEARLY HIGH
9.9699 CDF
YEARLY LOW
5.4777 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5665 CDF

2022 LKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 9.9699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 5.4777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4922 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9008 to the December average rate of 5.5775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 9.9699 was down 6.32% compared to the 2021 peak of 10.6424, 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 49,850 CDF
2021 Average 50,191 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 27,389 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,461.12 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

10.3608
5.1262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CDF 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 7.5391, compared to 5.5939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 3.1746 CDF (High: 9.9505 / Low: 6.7758). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0587 CDF (High: 5.5983 / Low: 5.5396).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.1746
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0587

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 1.9208 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 9.9246) against the same month in 2021 (average: 10.1790), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2545 (-2.50%).

2022 Avg (February) 9.9246
2021 Avg (February) 10.1790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9511 9.8629 9.9008
February 9.9699 9.8845 9.9246
March 9.9505 6.7758 8.0038
April 6.8031 5.6473 6.2180
May 5.7515 5.4797 5.6201
June 5.7348 5.5253 5.5674
July 5.6344 5.4872 5.5624
August 5.7832 5.4777 5.5774
September 5.7372 5.4863 5.6550
October 5.6951 5.5341 5.6042
November 5.6552 5.5624 5.5871
December 5.5983 5.5396 5.5775