2022 LKR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7671 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.4152 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4971 LRD

2022 LKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.7671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.4152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3519 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7377 to the December average rate of 0.4204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7671 was down 14.63% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.8986, 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 3,836 LRD

2021 Average 4,193 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 2,076 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,759.46 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7930

0.3857

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LRD 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 0.5713, compared to 0.4229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.2475 LRD (High: 0.7647 / Low: 0.5172). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 LRD (High: 0.4234 / Low: 0.4176).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2475

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1464 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.7591) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8870), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1279 (-14.42%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.7591

2021 Avg (February) 0.8870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7548	0.7152	0.7377
February	0.7671	0.7537	0.7591
March	0.7647	0.5172	0.6126
April	0.5177	0.4277	0.4713
May	0.4338	0.4152	0.4243
June	0.4353	0.4200	0.4228
July	0.4296	0.4196	0.4246
August	0.4336	0.4202	0.4258
September	0.4329	0.4174	0.4261
October	0.4281	0.4183	0.4208
November	0.4269	0.4164	0.4196
December	0.4234	0.4176	0.4204