2022 LKR to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |