2022 LKR to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2545 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.1418 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1682 ETB

2022 LKR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 0.2545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.1418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1127 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2448 to the December average rate of 0.1460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2545 was down 77.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1145, 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 1,272 ETB

2021 Average 1,116 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 709 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 563.31 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2599

0.1339

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to ETB 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 0.1910, compared to 0.1454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1910

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0814 ETB (High: 0.2545 / Low: 0.1730). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 ETB (High: 0.1471 / Low: 0.1448).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0814

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0455 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.2039) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2052), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.61%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.2039

2021 Avg (March) 0.2052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2467	0.2422	0.2448
February	0.2531	0.2460	0.2494
March	0.2545	0.1730	0.2039
April	0.1738	0.1446	0.1591
May	0.1479	0.1418	0.1444
June	0.1490	0.1431	0.1445
July	0.1482	0.1431	0.1455
August	0.1484	0.1433	0.1456
September	0.1475	0.1428	0.1458
October	0.1468	0.1433	0.1446
November	0.1465	0.1440	0.1449
December	0.1471	0.1448	0.1460