2022 LKR to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2652 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.1483 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1791 GMD

2022 LKR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.2652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.1483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1168 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2607 to the December average rate of 0.1692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2652 was down 4.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2780, 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 1,326 GMD

2021 Average 1,299 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 742 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 584.07 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2736

0.1392

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GMD 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 0.2008, compared to 0.1574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2008

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0827 GMD (High: 0.2644 / Low: 0.1817). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 GMD (High: 0.1700 / Low: 0.1681).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0827

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0491 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.2624) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2643), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-0.71%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.2624

2021 Avg (February) 0.2643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2623	0.2594	0.2607
February	0.2652	0.2610	0.2624
March	0.2644	0.1817	0.2133
April	0.1825	0.1514	0.1670
May	0.1546	0.1483	0.1509
June	0.1551	0.1492	0.1504
July	0.1523	0.1489	0.1504
August	0.1555	0.1485	0.1507
September	0.1540	0.1484	0.1518
October	0.1602	0.1515	0.1553
November	0.1697	0.1596	0.1668
December	0.1700	0.1681	0.1692