YEARLY HIGH
0.0383 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0210 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0252 GTQ

2022 LKR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 0.0383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.0210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0380 to the December average rate of 0.0215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0383 was down 9.07% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0421, 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 191 GTQ
2021 Average 195 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 105 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.24 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0397
0.0196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GTQ 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 0.0289, compared to 0.0215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0123 GTQ (High: 0.0383 / Low: 0.0260). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GTQ (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0212).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0307) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0391), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-21.44%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0307
2021 Avg (March) 0.0391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0382 0.0379 0.0380
February 0.0382 0.0379 0.0380
March 0.0383 0.0260 0.0307
April 0.0261 0.0216 0.0238
May 0.0220 0.0210 0.0214
June 0.0221 0.0213 0.0215
July 0.0218 0.0213 0.0215
August 0.0218 0.0212 0.0215
September 0.0219 0.0212 0.0216
October 0.0219 0.0214 0.0215
November 0.0215 0.0212 0.0213
December 0.0216 0.0213 0.0215