2022 LKR to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0912 MDL

YEARLY LOW

0.0519 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0610 MDL

2022 LKR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.0912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.0519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0885 to the December average rate of 0.0527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0912 was down 2.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0934, 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 456 MDL

2021 Average 445 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 259 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.57 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0921

0.0488

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MDL 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 0.0688, compared to 0.0531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0688

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0294 MDL (High: 0.0912 / Low: 0.0618). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MDL (High: 0.0531 / Low: 0.0523).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0732) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0897), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0165 (-18.44%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0732

2021 Avg (March) 0.0897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0891	0.0875	0.0885
February	0.0902	0.0878	0.0884
March	0.0912	0.0618	0.0732
April	0.0620	0.0519	0.0570
May	0.0543	0.0520	0.0528
June	0.0547	0.0524	0.0531
July	0.0543	0.0529	0.0536
August	0.0544	0.0524	0.0534
September	0.0544	0.0525	0.0536
October	0.0540	0.0525	0.0530
November	0.0532	0.0520	0.0524
December	0.0531	0.0523	0.0527