YEARLY HIGH
0.0784 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0501 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0609 EGP

2022 LKR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.0784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.0501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0282 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0776 to the December average rate of 0.0672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0784 was down 7.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0851, 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 392 EGP
2021 Average 396 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 251 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.16 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0803
0.0490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to EGP 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 0.0637, compared to 0.0581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0213 EGP (High: 0.0780 / Low: 0.0567). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 EGP (High: 0.0780 / Low: 0.0773).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0777) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0805), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-3.54%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0777
2021 Avg (February) 0.0805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0780 0.0773 0.0776
February 0.0784 0.0772 0.0777
March 0.0780 0.0567 0.0659
April 0.0619 0.0521 0.0570
May 0.0529 0.0501 0.0516
June 0.0537 0.0515 0.0521
July 0.0534 0.0519 0.0526
August 0.0542 0.0522 0.0531
September 0.0546 0.0527 0.0537
October 0.0661 0.0534 0.0552
November 0.0672 0.0657 0.0666
December 0.0678 0.0666 0.0672