YEARLY HIGH
7.5718 LBP
YEARLY LOW
4.0254 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9312 LBP

2022 LKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 7.5718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 4.0254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5463 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4636 to the December average rate of 4.1404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.5718 was down 7.23% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.1621, 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 37,859 LBP
2021 Average 38,300 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 20,127 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,731.62 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

7.8127
3.8016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LBP 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 5.6895, compared to 4.1729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 2.3781 LBP (High: 7.5046 / Low: 5.1265). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0789 LBP (High: 4.1908 / Low: 4.1119).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3781
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0789

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 1.4437 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 7.4636) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.9231), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4595 (-5.80%).

2022 Avg (January) 7.4636
2021 Avg (January) 7.9231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5718 7.4337 7.4636
February 7.5175 7.4299 7.4784
March 7.5046 5.1265 6.0347
April 5.1308 4.2964 4.6947
May 4.4680 4.1430 4.2475
June 4.3251 4.1882 4.2179
July 4.2593 4.1483 4.2076
August 4.2719 4.1484 4.2073
September 4.2407 4.0254 4.1865
October 4.2236 4.1305 4.1599
November 4.1772 4.0737 4.1359
December 4.1908 4.1119 4.1404