2022 LKR to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4772 KGS

YEARLY LOW

0.2188 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2760 KGS

2022 LKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.4772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.2188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2584 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4186 to the December average rate of 0.2322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4772 was up 6.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4468, 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 2,386 KGS

2021 Average 2,132 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 1,094 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,292.03 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4424

0.2012

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LKR to KGS 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 0.3251, compared to 0.2269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3251

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.1603 KGS (High: 0.4772 / Low: 0.3170). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 KGS (High: 0.4204 / Low: 0.4176).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1603

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1210 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.3907) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4295), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0388 (-9.04%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.3907

2021 Avg (March) 0.4295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4204	0.4176	0.4186
February	0.4689	0.4170	0.4223
March	0.4772	0.3170	0.3907
April	0.3145	0.2395	0.2697
May	0.2377	0.2207	0.2277
June	0.2277	0.2197	0.2213
July	0.2297	0.2209	0.2245
August	0.2331	0.2208	0.2269
September	0.2283	0.2194	0.2247
October	0.2302	0.2188	0.2242
November	0.2321	0.2272	0.2291
December	0.2349	0.2290	0.2322