2022 LKR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0790 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0424 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0527 LSL

2022 LKR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0366 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0764 to the December average rate of 0.0471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0790 was down 3.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0818, 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 395 LSL

2021 Average 373 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 212 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.95 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0797

0.0406

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LSL 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 0.0577, compared to 0.0476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0577

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0271 LSL (High: 0.0763 / Low: 0.0492). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 LSL (High: 0.0479 / Low: 0.0460).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0271

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0764) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0788), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-2.96%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0764

2021 Avg (January) 0.0788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0790	0.0746	0.0764
February	0.0765	0.0740	0.0752
March	0.0763	0.0492	0.0600
April	0.0496	0.0438	0.0463
May	0.0465	0.0424	0.0445
June	0.0460	0.0425	0.0439
July	0.0477	0.0442	0.0466
August	0.0481	0.0447	0.0463
September	0.0500	0.0466	0.0485
October	0.0507	0.0487	0.0496
November	0.0504	0.0460	0.0478
December	0.0479	0.0460	0.0471