2022 LKR to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.4774 KPW

YEARLY LOW

2.4393 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9289 KPW

2022 LKR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 4.4774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 2.4393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0381 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4436 to the December average rate of 2.4539, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.4774 was down 7.38% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.8344, 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 22,387 KPW

2021 Average 22,688 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 12,196 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,190.69 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.6443

2.2548

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KPW 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 3.3803, compared to 2.4775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3803

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 1.4216 KPW (High: 4.4638 / Low: 3.0422). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0267 KPW (High: 2.4674 / Low: 2.4407).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4216

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0267

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 0.8572 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 4.4451) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.6257), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1805 (-3.90%).

2022 Avg (February) 4.4451

2021 Avg (February) 4.6257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.4618	4.4328	4.4436
February	4.4774	4.4267	4.4451
March	4.4638	3.0422	3.5880
April	3.0526	2.5331	2.7861
May	2.5764	2.4668	2.5168
June	2.5776	2.4860	2.5025
July	2.5361	2.4784	2.5051
August	2.5374	2.4619	2.4946
September	2.5299	2.4393	2.4921
October	2.5076	2.4508	2.4649
November	2.4983	2.4402	2.4544
December	2.4674	2.4407	2.4539