2022 LKR to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2860 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.1448 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1797 DOP

2022 LKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.2860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.1448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1412 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2843 to the December average rate of 0.1509, the exchange rate registered a net change of -46.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2860 was down 8.87% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3138, 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 1,430 DOP

2021 Average 1,439 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 724 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 705.89 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2981

0.1335

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to DOP 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 0.2102, compared to 0.1492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2102

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0877 DOP (High: 0.2733 / Low: 0.1856). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 DOP (High: 0.1534 / Low: 0.1503).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0877

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0618 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.2843) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3040), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0197 (-6.47%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.2843

2021 Avg (January) 0.3040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2860	0.2820	0.2843
February	0.2848	0.2719	0.2807
March	0.2733	0.1856	0.2189
April	0.1867	0.1550	0.1705
May	0.1578	0.1509	0.1542
June	0.1577	0.1508	0.1527
July	0.1534	0.1503	0.1519
August	0.1527	0.1452	0.1494
September	0.1502	0.1448	0.1476
October	0.1490	0.1455	0.1472
November	0.1490	0.1456	0.1481
December	0.1542	0.1482	0.1509