YEARLY HIGH
46.0080 GNF
YEARLY LOW
23.3827 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.7737 GNF

2022 LKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 46.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 23.3827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.6253 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.9101 to the December average rate of 23.7114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -47.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 46.0080 was down 15.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 54.6021, 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 230,040 GNF
2021 Average 248,147 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 116,914 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,126.57 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

47.0354
21.5328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GNF 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 33.6362, compared to 23.9112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.7250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.6362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.9112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 14.3958 GNF (High: 44.5380 / Low: 30.1423). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5722 GNF (High: 23.9549 / Low: 23.3827).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.3958
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5722

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.8446 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 44.9101) against the same month in 2021 (average: 53.3132), the exchange rate shifted by -8.4031 (-15.76%).

2022 Avg (January) 44.9101
2021 Avg (January) 53.3132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.0080 44.3399 44.9101
February 45.0486 44.3151 44.5251
March 44.5380 30.1423 35.6804
April 30.2201 24.9624 27.5444
May 25.3640 24.2255 24.6903
June 25.3536 24.0964 24.4669
July 24.5775 23.8284 24.1704
August 24.4492 23.6997 24.0905
September 24.5256 23.4245 24.0575
October 24.3832 23.5682 23.7794
November 23.9549 23.3827 23.6580
December 24.0437 23.3982 23.7114