YEARLY HIGH
1.7970 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.9904 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1879 HUF

2022 LKR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 1.7970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.9904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8066 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5659 to the December average rate of 1.0481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.7970 was up 10.68% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.6236, 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 8,985 HUF
2021 Average 7,643 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 4,952 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,033.12 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.6206
0.9641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to HUF 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 1.2714, compared to 1.1043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.6815 HUF (High: 1.7970 / Low: 1.1155). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0592 HUF (High: 1.0828 / Low: 1.0236).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6815
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0592

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2969 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2969

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1.3690) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.5581), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1891 (-12.14%).

2022 Avg (March) 1.3690
2021 Avg (March) 1.5581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6008 1.5214 1.5659
February 1.6403 1.5247 1.5581
March 1.7970 1.1155 1.3690
April 1.1611 1.0086 1.0721
May 1.0694 0.9904 1.0188
June 1.1006 1.0009 1.0445
July 1.1451 1.0659 1.0995
August 1.1599 1.0544 1.0999
September 1.1919 1.0850 1.1303
October 1.2150 1.1155 1.1628
November 1.1354 1.0649 1.0853
December 1.0828 1.0236 1.0481